Tipu Sultan delivering his sons to the English
Dateprobably 1812
MediumPainting; watercolor on silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 25 1/2 × 31 1/2in. (64.8 × 80cm)
Credit LineGift of Gertrude E. Mitchell
DescriptionHistorical painting of Tipu Sultan with his two young sons being presented to General Lord Cornwallis and his staff.
Object number1940.3.5
InscribedOn the bottom right of eglomise mat, in gold leaf: "Laurilla A. Smith""The Sons of Tippoo Saib About to be Delivered as Hostages to the English"
From a card in the object file: "Written in ink is the apparent date '1812'."
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