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Malet, of the East India Company,
presents a scroll to the Peshwa Madhavrao II, formalising an alliance
against another Indian ruler, Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The painting was
commissioned by Malet to commemorate his role in the treaty and the
ultimate defeat of Tipu Sultan.
Daniell completed this work after the death in 1795 of James Wales, the Scottish artist who received the original commission from Malet. Daniell painted it in England, but had travelled extensively in India. His delight in Indian subjects is evident in the statues of Ganesh and Vishnu, the painted frieze, costumes and architecture.
Daniell completed this work after the death in 1795 of James Wales, the Scottish artist who received the original commission from Malet. Daniell painted it in England, but had travelled extensively in India. His delight in Indian subjects is evident in the statues of Ganesh and Vishnu, the painted frieze, costumes and architecture.
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