File:Indian soldier of Tipu Sultan's army.jpg
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Indian soldier of Tipu Sultan's army, using his rocket as a flagstaff, by British artist Robert Home. The traditional costume of Tipu's infantry generally consists of a 'Tyger Jacket', a long purple woollen shirt with white diamond formed spots on it. On his head the soldier wears a red and white muslin turban, matching the red sash around his waist. Beneath his white trousers, his legs and feet are bare. Place of Origin Madras, India (made) Date 1793-1794 (made) Artist/maker Home, Robert, born 1752 - died 1834 (artist) Materials and Techniques Watercolour Dimensions Height: 15.8 cm corners cut; set within fold-over card mount, Width: 10.2 cm Descriptive line Painting by a British artist; Robert Home, Indian soldier (rocket man) of Tipu Sultan's army, using his rocket as a flagstaff, Madras, 1793-1794. Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no) Buddle, Anne (1990) 'Tigers Round the Throne: The Court of Tipu Sultan (1750-1799)', Zamana Gallery Publication, London., pp.26, 55. Materials Paper; Gouache Subjects depicted Man; Rocket Categories Paintings Collection code IND |
| Date | 1793-1794 (made) |
| Source | https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O68017/painting/ |
| Author | Home, Robert, born 1752 - died 1834 (artist) |
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