A Pioneer of the Indian Landscape: The Life and Art of Thomas Daniell Thomas Daniell, born in 1749 in Kingston upon Thames, embarked on a journey that would forever alter the way India was perceived by the Western world. Initially trained as an heraldic painter and later working in London’s bustling art scene, Daniell found early success elusive. He exhibited floral pieces and landscapes at the Royal Academy, but struggled to establish a firm foothold. It was the burgeoning opportunities presented by the British East India Company that ultimately steered his artistic path towards the subcont…