THOMAS AND WILLIAM DANIELL (1749-1840, 1769-1837), THE WATER-FALL AT PUPPANASSUM IN THE TINNEVELLY DISTRICT, hand coloured aquatint from 'Oriental Scenery', drawn and engraved by Thomas and William Daniell, published by Thomas Daniell, January 1804, framed, 42 x 59.5cm (image)

The artists visited these falls in Tamil Nadu in August 1792 and reported how the spectacular site was much visited by pilgrims and fish were abundant. Mildred Archer notes how much the scene had changed in the 20th century, with a hydro-electric scheme reducing the water flow to a trickle and few pilgrims visiting (Archer 1980, no.122 & pl.XXVI).

Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016), see lot 270 for further details