Mysore_rocket_man,_by_Robert_Home_(watercolour).jpg
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English:
, Mysore rocket man by British artist Robert Home. Indian soldier of Tipu Sultan's army is shown lifting a rocket from ground, holding its head-end by one hand and lighting the fuse by another. 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.
Artist: Home, Robert, born 1752 - died 1834 (artist) Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 15.8 cm |
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| Date | late 18th century (made) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Source | http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O228550/mysore-rocket-man-watercolour-home-robert/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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