Village scene in Bengal
Artist
Sir Charles D'Oyly
(British, 1781 - 1845)
Dateapprox. 1812-1820
MaterialsOil on canvas
DimensionsH. 8 1/4 in x W. 10 1/2 in, H. 21.0 cm x W. 26.7 cm (image)
Credit LineFrom the Collection of William K. Ehrenfeld, M.D.
Object number2005.64.195
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewABOUT THE ARTIST:
Charles D'Oyly (1781–1845) was an officer in the British Civil service posted in Calcutta (Bengal state) as collector of Government Customs and Town Duties from 1812 to 1820, when he moved to Patna (Bihar state). D'Oyly was an amateur artist who extensively sketched and painted landscapes of rural India.
Charles D'Oyly (1781–1845) was an officer in the British Civil service posted in Calcutta (Bengal state) as collector of Government Customs and Town Duties from 1812 to 1820, when he moved to Patna (Bihar state). D'Oyly was an amateur artist who extensively sketched and painted landscapes of rural India.
1940 - 1950
