Thomas Daniell(1749 - 19 March 1840)- With an estimate of the British interest in India, Thomas Daniell decided to go there as a professional artist and therefore along with his nephew, William Daniell, sailed by the 'Atlas' Indiaman from England in April 1785 and reached Calcutta via China in 1786. First Thomas produced the 'Twelve Views of Calcutta'. Then they toured Northern India and later Southern India making sketches on scenic beauties of North and remote places of South. Finally they went across to Bombay. The Daniell's left India in 1793. In 1808 the most significant work based on their India tour, Oriental Scenery was completed and published in six volumes.

William Daniell (1769-1837) was an engraver and painter, and belonged to a family of English artists. He was raised by his uncle, Thomas Daniell, a painter and engraver, lived with him in India from 1784-94, and worked with him on publications based on his travels.

In 1795 he settled in London, where he remained for the rest of his life. He collaborated with Thomas on A Voyage Round Great Britain (1814-25). Daniell was a member of the Royal Academy.

From collection of 93 original sketches including watercolours,sepia & pencil drawings executed for the artist's 'Indian Scenery.' Mounted & bound in an oblong non-folio volume in half calf.

The number of Watercolour drawings by Thomas & William Daniell on old Delhi itself in the collection of the Memorial is three. It is on record that William did a drawing on the subject(Oriental annual 1837).

Thomas Daniell's oil on old Delhi figured in Madras Lottery.