DANIELL, Thomas. Kingston upon Thames, London 1749 — Kensington, London 19.3.1840. British Landscape Painter in India. Uncle of —> William Daniell (1769/70–1837). Studied and worked in London, in India 1785-94. “Son of an innkeeper… Was in India painting for ten years, from 1784, with his nephew… and published his pictures… Royal Academician 1799. F.R.S., F.R.A.S., and F.S.A. Exhibited his pictures at the Academy and at the British Institute, published other collections of pictures.” Unmarried.

Publications: With W. Daniell: Oriental Scenery. 1-6. L. 1795-1808; A Picturesque Voyage to India. L. 1810.

Sources: Buckland, Dictionary; E.R[adford], D.N.B. 14, 1888, 34; Wikipedia with portrait.

*M. Archer, The Daniells in India. Washington 1962 & *Artist Adventurers in 18th Century India: Thomas and William Daniell. L. 1974 & *Early views of India: the picturesque journeys of Thomas and William Daniell, 1786–1794. 240 p. L. 1980; *Th. Sutton, The Daniells: Artists and Travellers. L. 1954.