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Calcutta from the River Hoogly: Gentoo Buildings from the Views of Calcutta
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Calcutta from the River Hoogly: Gentoo Buildings from the Views of Calcutta
5973713 Calcutta from the River Hoogly: Gentoo Buildings from the Views of Calcutta, 1788 (aquatint, ink & w/c on paper) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 43.8x55.1 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Calcuttas importance was based upon its strategic location on the Hugli (Hoogly) River linking the Bay of Bengal with the north Indian plain. In front of banks lined with the warehouses and homes of Indian (or Gentoo) merchants, the Hugli bustles with river traffic. Country boats with bamboo decks and a horse-headed pleasure craft ply up and down the river. The tall ship flying a British flag in the middle of the composition is similar to the type Thomas and William Daniell used during their travels up the river.); Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Lee and Roy Galloway; English, out of copyright
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© Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Gift of Lee and Roy Galloway / Bridgeman Images
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Calcutta from the River Hoogly - A Glimpse into Colonial India
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. This print captures the essence of Calcutta, one of British India's most significant cities during colonial times. Taken in 1788 by Thomas and William Daniell, renowned artists and explorers, this aquatint showcases the bustling riverfront scene along the Hugli (Hoogly) River. At first glance, one is immediately drawn to the imposing Gentoo Buildings that dominate the skyline. These structures served as warehouses and homes for Indian merchants known as "Gentoos". The riverbanks are lined with these majestic edifices, symbolizing Calcutta's importance as a hub for trade between the Bay of Bengal and northern India. The Hugli itself teems with activity - a vibrant tapestry of country boats adorned with bamboo decks gliding alongside a horse-headed pleasure craft. Amidst this lively spectacle floats a tall ship proudly flying the British flag. This vessel mirrors those used by Thomas and William Daniell during their exploration upriver. The image encapsulates both the grandeur of British imperialism and its impact on local commerce. It offers us a glimpse into an era when Calcutta was at its zenith – an industrial powerhouse where ships sailed in from distant lands to exchange goods, ideas, and cultures. Today housed in Washington D. C. 's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery at Smithsonian Institution, this remarkable piece serves as a testament to our shared history while inviting us to reflect upon how far we have come since then.
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