Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar by Thomas Daniell. A detailed oil landscape depicting stone ruins sheltered beneath the sweeping branches of a large banyan tree in India.

Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar

Thomas Daniell

1811 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative 19th-century landscape of ancient stone ruins under the shadow of a grand banyan tree.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
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Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1811 by Thomas Daniell, this atmospheric work depicts the Naurattan ruins in Sasaram, Bihar. The composition masterfully contrasts the architectural details of the stone structure with the organic, sweeping forms of a massive banyan tree, capturing a sense of quiet grandeur in the Indian landscape.

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