Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835)
Tippoo Sultaun (Son of Hyder Ally, Killed at Seringapatam, 1799) [lettered title] published May 1800
Mezzotint | RCIN 618751
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A mezzotint of Tipu Sultan shown half length, in profile. This print is after drawing which at the time of its creation was in the possession of the Marquis of Wellesley.
Tipu Sultan (1750-99) succeeded his father, Haidar Ali, as ruler of the South Indian state of Mysore in 1782, building a sophisticated and modern court around his palace at Seringapatam. For much of his reign he was engaged in hostilities against the British, culminating in Tipu's death during the sack of Seringapatam in 1799. -
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