Sir Charles Walter D'Oyly (British-Indian 1822-1900), Lake Damoda Kund, India, watercolour, signed bottom left, measurements 29 x 44 cm (SH)

Charles D'Oyly was a British public official and painter from Dhaka. He served the Bengal Civil Service for almost 40 years before relocating to Italy on health reasons before his death. He was also a talented artist and published many books and engravings focusing upon Indian scenes and subjects.

The Damoda Kund lake is an important sacred lake in Hindu belief, located at the Girnar Hills. The water is able to disolve bone and many Hindus come here to immerse bones and ashes of loved ones after their cremation.

Condition Report

The paper condition is good and there is no obvious evidence for rips, tears or holes in the paper. The paint condition is well preserved and in good condition. There are some faint spots of brown discolouration in the upper background but no major signs of deterioration.

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