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William Daniell Paintings: The 91 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 92 works by William Daniell in our catalogue

In short

To the gallery's eye, William Daniell's most famous painting is Ousoor In The Mysore. Deer In A Wooded Landscape and Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 92 works by William Daniell in our catalog, the gallery presents the 91 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.

1769 – 1837, Kingston upon Thames Orientalism Most works: Yale Center for British Art
Ousoor In The Mysore by William Daniell1. Ousoor In The Mysore Deer In A Wooded Landscape by William Daniell2. Deer In A Wooded Landscape Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand by William Daniell3. Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand

The gallery's top 10 William Daniell paintings

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Ousoor In The Mysore by William Daniell

Ousoor In The Mysore

Aquatint

The landscape of Ousoor In The Mysore unfolds before us, a quiet glimpse into a distant realm captured by the hand of William Daniell. This work emerges from the third volume of the celebrated Oriental Scenery series, known as Oriental Scenery III. It exists as a shared vision, with the piece also attributed to Thomas Daniell, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the two artists as they documented the terrain of…

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Deer In A Wooded Landscape by William Daniell

Deer In A Wooded Landscape

Deer In A Wooded Landscape is a work by William Daniell. Born in 1769 in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, Daniell established himself as a significant figure in British landscape painting and printmaking. His career spanned several decades until his death in 1837.

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Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand by William Daniell

Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand

The scene unfolds in Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, a quiet corner of the world captured by the artist William Daniell. This tranquil rural landscape rests within the lush, mountainous terrain of what is now Uttarakhand, India. The air feels heavy with the stillness of a mountain valley, where the earth and sky meet in a soft, overcast light. It is a moment held in place, offering a glimpse…

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The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna by William Daniell

The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna

The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna is a work by the English artist William Daniell. Born in 1769 in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, Daniell spent much of his life documenting the landscapes and architecture of distant lands. His hand captured the specific geometry of stone and the movement of water along the Jumna.

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William Daniell paintings, ranked 11 to 91

11Coast scene, Madeira (1810) by William DaniellCoast scene, Madeira1810 · Fitzwilliam Museum 12A View in China: Cultivating the Tea Plant (1810) by William DaniellA View in China: Cultivating the Tea Plant1810 · Yale Center for British Art 13The European Factories, Canton (1806) by William DaniellThe European Factories, Canton1806 · Yale Center for British Art 14Pembroke Castle (1830) by William DaniellPembroke Castle1830 · National Library of Wales 15Windsor Castle from the Thame (1825) by William DaniellWindsor Castle from the Thame1825 · Yale Center for British Art 16Madras, or Fort St. George, in the Bay of Bengal -- A Squall Passing Off (1833) by William DaniellMadras, or Fort St. George, in the Bay of Bengal -- A Squall Passing Off1833 · Yale Center for British Art 17The Hirkarrah Camel (A Scene in the East Indies) (1832) by William DaniellThe Hirkarrah Camel (A Scene in the East Indies)1832 18Dunford Bridge (1828) by William DaniellDunford Bridge1828 19Fatehpur Sikri Near Agra by William DaniellFatehpur Sikri Near Agra 20Interior of the Palace by William DaniellInterior of the Palace 21The government house by William DaniellThe government house 22Portrait of Thomas King by William DaniellPortrait of Thomas King 23Srinagar, Garhwal by William DaniellSrinagar, Garhwal 24Verapadroog, In The Barramah'l by William DaniellVerapadroog, In The Barramah'l 25View Of Arundel Castle From The South-east by William DaniellView Of Arundel Castle From The South-east 26Arundel Castle From The Keep by William DaniellArundel Castle From The Keep 27View In The Fort, Madura by William DaniellView In The Fort, Madura 28Part of the palace in the fort of allahabad by William DaniellPart of the palace in the fort of allahabad 29Indian Landscape With Temple Ruins by William DaniellIndian Landscape With Temple RuinsYale Center for British Art 30Ruins Of The Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar by William DaniellRuins Of The Naurattan, Sasaram, BiharYale Center for British Art 31A State Procession In India by William DaniellA State Procession In India 32Landing on the Beach at Madras, India by William DaniellLanding on the Beach at Madras, IndiaGrimsby Fishing Heritage Centre 33Select views of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle from the north west. The quadrangle, Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from Eton. South east view of Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from near the Brocas Meadow. Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow. View fr.... by William DaniellSelect views of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle from the north west. The quadrangle, Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from Eton. South east view of Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from near the Brocas Meadow. Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow. View fr.... 34A View of the European Factories at Canton by William DaniellA View of the European Factories at CantonNational Maritime Museum 35A Scene Near Cotumba - by William DaniellA Scene Near Cotumba - 36Arros Castle, Isle Of Mull, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken by William DaniellArros Castle, Isle Of Mull, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken 37The Chalees Setoon, Ghazipur by William DaniellThe Chalees Setoon, Ghazipur 38Gangesindalmau by William DaniellGangesindalmau 39Ryacotta In The Barramah'l by William DaniellRyacotta In The Barramah'l 40The Taje Mahel, Garden View, Agra by William DaniellThe Taje Mahel, Garden View, Agra 41Ghats At Bithur by William DaniellGhats At Bithur 42Tomb Of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, Bareilly by William DaniellTomb Of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, Bareilly 43A View Of Ossoore by William DaniellA View Of Ossoore 44Hastings, From The East Cliff, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken by William DaniellHastings, From The East Cliff, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken 45Jama Masjid, Jaunpur by William DaniellJama Masjid, Jaunpur 46Gate Of The Loll-baug At Fyzabad by William DaniellGate Of The Loll-baug At Fyzabad 47Hills between Verapadrug and Cauverypatam by William DaniellHills between Verapadrug and Cauverypatam 48View Of Rayakottai Taken From The Temples Within The Pettah by William DaniellView Of Rayakottai Taken From The Temples Within The Pettah 49Afsarwala Tomb And Mosque, Near Humayun's Tomb by William DaniellAfsarwala Tomb And Mosque, Near Humayun's Tomb 50Mausoleum Of Sultan Chusero by William DaniellMausoleum Of Sultan Chusero 51The main ghat down to the river, Hardwar by William DaniellThe main ghat down to the river, Hardwar 52Excavated Temple on Island by William DaniellExcavated Temple on Island 53Palace of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula Lucknow by William DaniellPalace of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula Lucknow 54The Battle of the Nile by William DaniellThe Battle of the Nile 55Hindoos Lance Seapoys by William DaniellHindoos Lance Seapoys 56The Bridge At Juonpore, Bengal by William DaniellThe Bridge At Juonpore, Bengal 57South East View of Hill Fort of Bijaigaih, Bihar by William DaniellSouth East View of Hill Fort of Bijaigaih, Bihar 58Rajghat, rohtasgarh, bihar by William DaniellRajghat, rohtasgarh, bihar 59The Sacred Tree Of The Hindoos At Gyah, Bahar by William DaniellThe Sacred Tree Of The Hindoos At Gyah, Bahar 60Jahangir Khan's Garden, Najibabad by William DaniellJahangir Khan's Garden, Najibabad 61A Ronggeng or Dancing Girl by William DaniellA Ronggeng or Dancing Girl 62View near daramundi, in the mountains of seringar by William DaniellView near daramundi, in the mountains of seringar 63Views In Calcutta by William DaniellViews In Calcutta 64The Mausoleum Of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut - by William DaniellThe Mausoleum Of Mucdoom Shah Dowlut - 65A Javan of the Lower Class by William DaniellA Javan of the Lower Class 66Hill fort, Turnacoonda by William DaniellHill fort, Turnacoonda 67Temple Near Benares by William DaniellTemple Near Benares 68View Of Naldrug, With A Shrine And Worshipper And A Dhvajastambha by William DaniellView Of Naldrug, With A Shrine And Worshipper And A Dhvajastambha 69Jag Deo And Warrangur, Hill Forts In The Barramah'l by William DaniellJag Deo And Warrangur, Hill Forts In The Barramah'l 70Samrat Yantra, Jantar Mantar, Delhi by William DaniellSamrat Yantra, Jantar Mantar, Delhi 71Mosque Built By Hafiz Rahmat Khan, Pilibhit by William DaniellMosque Built By Hafiz Rahmat Khan, Pilibhit 72An Hindoo Temple, At Madura by William DaniellAn Hindoo Temple, At Madura 73The Observatory At Delhi by William DaniellThe Observatory At Delhi 74View in the fort of tritchinopoly by William DaniellView in the fort of tritchinopoly 75Old Court House And Writers Building by William DaniellOld Court House And Writers Building 76A Large Room With Corinthian Columns And Swags Of Cloth by William DaniellA Large Room With Corinthian Columns And Swags Of Cloth 77Indian Temple, Said To Be The Mosque Of Abo-ul-nabi, Muttra by William DaniellIndian Temple, Said To Be The Mosque Of Abo-ul-nabi, MuttraYale Center for British Art 78The Indian Rhinoceros by William DaniellThe Indian RhinocerosYale Center for British Art 79Off Madeira by William DaniellOff Madeira 80The Rope Bridge At Serinagur by William DaniellThe Rope Bridge At SerinagurYale Center for British Art 81Part Of The Black Town, Madras by William DaniellPart Of The Black Town, Madras 82Landscape In Northern India by William DaniellLandscape In Northern India 83Allington Hunting Party In India by William DaniellAllington Hunting Party In India 84Madan Mohan Temple, On The Yamuna, Vrindavan by William DaniellMadan Mohan Temple, On The Yamuna, Vrindavan 85Ruins Of The Palace, Madura, Part Of The Interior Of An Hindoo Temple,at Deo, In Bahar, Interior Of The Temple Of Mandeswara Near Chaynpore, Bahar, Das Avatara by William DaniellRuins Of The Palace, Madura, Part Of The Interior Of An Hindoo Temple,at Deo, In Bahar, Interior Of The Temple Of Mandeswara Near Chaynpore, Bahar, Das Avatara 86Remains Of Buildings At Firoze Shah Kotla, Delhi by William DaniellRemains Of Buildings At Firoze Shah Kotla, Delhi 87The Long Walk, Windsor Castle by William DaniellThe Long Walk, Windsor Castle 88The Allied Sovereigns Banquet At Guildhall by William DaniellThe Allied Sovereigns Banquet At Guildhall 89Banquet At Guildhall by William DaniellBanquet At Guildhall 90Puja Performed At A Temple Of Shiva by William DaniellPuja Performed At A Temple Of Shiva 91Egg Boats off Macao, China by William DaniellEgg Boats off Macao, ChinaLeicester Town Hall

William Daniell's famous paintings, period by period

Indian Sojourn

3 works in this list
Ousoor In The Mysore, William Daniell #1 Ousoor In The Mysore Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, William Daniell #3 Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna, William Daniell #4 The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna

Mature Period

6 works in this list
Verapadroog, In The Barramah'l, William Daniell #24 Verapadroog, In The Barramah'l Arundel Castle From The Keep, William Daniell #26 Arundel Castle From The Keep View In The Fort, Madura, William Daniell #27 View In The Fort, Madura Indian Landscape With Temple Ruins, William Daniell #29 Indian Landscape With Temple Ruins Yale Center for British Art Arros Castle, Isle Of Mull, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken, William Daniell #36 Arros Castle, Isle Of Mull, From 'a Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken

19th Century

3 works in this list
View Of Rayakottai Taken From The Temples Within The Pettah, William Daniell #48 View Of Rayakottai Taken From The Temples Within The Pettah Jahangir Khan's Garden, Najibabad, William Daniell #60 Jahangir Khan's Garden, Najibabad Banquet At Guildhall, William Daniell #89 Banquet At Guildhall

The subjects that held William Daniell's eye

The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.

Buildings 8 works

The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwall (1803), William Daniell #9 The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwall 1803 · National Maritime Museum The government house, William Daniell #21 The government house View Of Arundel Castle From The South-east, William Daniell #25 View Of Arundel Castle From The South-east Select views of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle from the north west. The quadrangle, Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from Eton. South east view of Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from near the Brocas Meadow. Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow. View fr...., William Daniell #33 Select views of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle from the north west. The quadrangle, Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from Eton. South east view of Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle from near the Brocas Meadow. Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow. View fr....

Scenes 5 works

The Hirkarrah Camel (A Scene in the East Indies) (1832), William Daniell #17 The Hirkarrah Camel (A Scene in the East Indies) 1832 A Scene Near Cotumba -, William Daniell #35 A Scene Near Cotumba - A View Of Ossoore, William Daniell #43 A View Of Ossoore View Of Arundel Castle From The South-east, William Daniell #25 View Of Arundel Castle From The South-east

Architectural detail 5 works

Arundel Castle From The Keep, William Daniell #26 Arundel Castle From The Keep Part of the palace in the fort of allahabad, William Daniell #28 Part of the palace in the fort of allahabad A State Procession In India, William Daniell #31 A State Procession In India The Taje Mahel, Garden View, Agra, William Daniell #40 The Taje Mahel, Garden View, Agra

Temples 5 works

Excavated Temple on Island, William Daniell #52 Excavated Temple on Island Temple Near Benares, William Daniell #67 Temple Near Benares An Hindoo Temple, At Madura, William Daniell #72 An Hindoo Temple, At Madura Madan Mohan Temple, On The Yamuna, Vrindavan, William Daniell #84 Madan Mohan Temple, On The Yamuna, Vrindavan

The museums that keep William Daniell's originals

The 7 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by William Daniell Paintings from this list
Yale Center for British Art, New HavenYale Center for British Art New Haven 10 Kashmir Goat, A View in China: Cultivating the Tea Plant, The European Factories, Canton
National Maritime Museum, LondonNational Maritime Museum London 3 The Watering Place at Anjer Point in the Island of Java, The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwall, A View of the European Factories at Canton
Guildhall Art Gallery, LondonGuildhall Art Gallery London 1 George Dance's Design for the New London Bridge, London
Fitzwilliam MuseumFitzwilliam Museum 1 Coast scene, Madeira
National Library of Wales, AberystwythNational Library of Wales Aberystwyth 1 Pembroke Castle
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, GrimsbyGrimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Grimsby 1 Landing on the Beach at Madras, India
Leicester Town Hall, LeicesterLeicester Town Hall Leicester 1 Egg Boats off Macao, China

William Daniell, one signature painting per decade

Works per decade

Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.

William Daniell's paintings: the gallery answers

Which William Daniell painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer

Ousoor In The Mysore. Deer In A Wooded Landscape and Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand come next.

Which are William Daniell's top 10 paintings?Reveal the answer

Ousoor In The Mysore, Deer In A Wooded Landscape, Village Jogiana, Near Duggada, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, The Chalees Satoon In The Fort Of Allahbad On The River Jumna, The Great Pagoda, Tanjore, Eddystone Lighthouse, During a Storm, The Watering Place at Anjer Point in the Island of Java, Kashmir Goat, The Mast House and Brunswick Dock at Blackwall and George Dance's Design for the New London Bridge, London. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works did William Daniell create?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 92 works by William Daniell, dated from 1794 to 1833.

Where do William Daniell's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), National Maritime Museum (London) and Guildhall Art Gallery (London). The museum table above lists them all.

When did William Daniell create the most famous paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1800s: 4 of the 91 works on this page were made then, Kashmir Goat among them.

Which are William Daniell's earliest and latest famous works?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is The Watering Place at Anjer Point in the Island of Java (1794) and the latest Madras, or Fort St. George, in the Bay of Bengal -- A Squall Passing Off (1833).

Which subjects did William Daniell return to most?Reveal the answer

Buildings (8), Scenes (5) and Architectural detail (5), across the 91 works on this page.

Which movement is William Daniell associated with?Reveal the answer

Orientalism and Romanticism, judging by the originals on this page.

Which William Daniell originals does the Yale Center for British Art hold?Reveal the answer

Kashmir Goat, A View in China: Cultivating the Tea Plant and The European Factories, Canton: the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven holds 10 of the works on this page.

William Daniell: the artist

Thomas and William Daniell: Pioneers of British Landscape Art and Orientalist Exploration

  • Born: Surrey, United Kingdom (1769)
  • Died: 1837

Thomas (1749-1840) and William Daniell (1769-1837) were a remarkable uncle-nephew duo who significantly impacted British landscape painting, printmaking, and the burgeoning field of Orientalist art. Their collaborative journey, particularly their extensive travels in India, produced some of the most celebrated illustrated works of their time.

Early Life and Training

  • William Daniell's early life was marked by hardship following his father’s premature death in 1779. He was subsequently placed under the care of his uncle, Thomas Daniell, a landscape artist already establishing himself.
  • Thomas Daniell initially trained as an engraver before transitioning to painting. This foundation in printmaking proved invaluable for both him and William.
  • In 1784, at just fifteen years old, William accompanied his uncle on a pivotal journey: a voyage to India. This marked the beginning of their extraordinary collaborative career.

The Indian Sojourn and 'Oriental Scenery'

  • From 1784 to 1794, Thomas and William Daniell resided in India, primarily working for the East India Company. They meticulously documented the landscapes, architecture, and cultural life of the region.
  • Initially, they faced challenges as inexperienced printmakers, relying on Indian craftsmen to execute their designs using aquatint techniques.
  • Their most significant achievement during this period was the creation of Oriental Scenery (1795-1808), a monumental work comprising 144 colored aquatints and six uncolored title pages. This publication showcased the beauty and diversity of India to a European audience, contributing significantly to Orientalist fascination with the region.
  • The project was ambitious and expensive; thirty sets were sold to the East India Company alone, demonstrating its commercial success.

Return to Britain and 'A Voyage Round Great Britain'

  • Upon their return to England in 1794, the Daniells established a studio at Fitzroy Square.
  • William dedicated seven years perfecting his aquatinting skills after returning from India.
  • Following their time in India, they turned their attention to documenting Britain's own landscapes and coastal scenery.
  • A Voyage Round Great Britain was an equally ambitious project, aiming to capture the essence of the British Isles through watercolor paintings. This series further solidified their reputation as topographical artists.
  • William Daniell became a Royal Academician in 1822, recognizing his contributions to the art world.

Artistic Style and Legacy

  • Style: The Daniells' style blended elements of Romanticism and Neoclassicism, characterized by detailed observation, atmospheric perspective, and a focus on capturing the essence of a place. Their works often featured dramatic lighting and carefully composed scenes.
  • Technique: They were masters of aquatint, a printmaking technique that allowed for subtle gradations of tone and texture, perfectly suited to depicting landscapes.
  • Influence: The Daniells influenced subsequent generations of British landscape artists and contributed to the popularization of Orientalist themes in art. Their meticulous documentation of India provided valuable visual records for historians and scholars.
  • Historical Significance: Thomas and William Daniell's collaborative work represents a unique intersection of artistic talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and imperial exploration, leaving an enduring legacy on British art and cultural understanding of the East.
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