Arthur Young (1741-1820) agricultural reformer and writer

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

William Daniell was a much travelled landscape painter. In 1784 he went to India with his uncle, the artist Thomas Daniell, where he assisted Thomas with his drawing and sketching. By the time they returned to England in 1794, William was not only a proficient draughtsman but had also perfected the art of aquatinting. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1807 and a Royal Academician in 1822. He refused the post of draughtsman to an Australian expedition to instead make numerous sketching tours throughout England and Scotland. Daniell is regarded as a superb aquatinter and his best works are thought to be among his Scottish views for ‘Voyage Round Great Britain’. He died in London in 1837.

People

Arthur Young (1741 - 1820)

Places

Subjects

agriculturalist, writer, male portrait, 18th century costume, author

Materials & Techniques

etching, soft-ground etching

Artist

George, the younger Dance (1741 - 1825)
William Daniell (1769 - 1837)

Title

Arthur Young (1741-1820) agricultural reformer and writer

Date

1814

Medium

Soft-ground etching

Acquisition

Presented by Lord Noel-Buxton, c1925-1930

GAC number

0/4