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Andrew Plimer, Portrait of James Daniell, About 1795-1800, Museum no. P.90-1910

Andrew Plimer, Portrait of James Daniell, About 1795-1800, Museum no. P.90-1910

Andrew Plimer 1763-1837
Portrait of James Daniell
About 1795-1800
Watercolour on ivory
Inscribed on the backing paper, 'James / eldest son / of James / &Lucy / Daniell / born 1773 / died 1839'
Museum no. P.90-1910
Salting Bequest

James Daniell's father held a number of important posts in India. He himself was a director of the East India Company from 1821.