A sketch for plate 20 in the third set of thomas and william daniells' 'oriental scenery. ' this step-well or baoli consists of a square tank surrounded by arcades on various levels and with flights of steps on three sides. It was built by raja chait singh of benares (1770-81) near his palace, at ramnagar, on the river ganges, just above varanasi. Object Type: drawing. Dimensions: height: 29.4 cm (11.5 in) ; width: 48.3 cm (19 in). Medium: graphite, laid paper. Collection: Yale Center for British Art. Thomas Daniell - Near Ramnagur, Benares - B2000.6.19 - Yale Center for British Art
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