Indian soldier of Tipu Sultan's army, Robert Home, 1793-1794 (made)

Physical description 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).