The Surrender of the Two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun

Circa 1800

Later hand-coloured stipple engraving on paper

Print size: 16.25 x 17.75 in (41 x 45.2 cm)
Sheet size: 16.75 x 19 in (42.6 x 48.2 cm)

Published by Augsburg Academy Print Supply.

Below the title, the deep strip of text in English and French divided by a large ornamental cartouche, reads: "Major General Bard ordered the Sultan to appear, and was informed he was not in Major Allen then went into the Palace, and shortly returned with the two Princes, who were received by the General with the greatest kindness and humanity".

A stipple engraving showing two sons of Tipu Sultan descending the steps of a palace towards a group of English officers. Tipu Sultan, the implacable 'Tiger of Mysore' who had been a major challenge to British authority in India, was finally defeated and killed in the assault on Seringapatam on 4 May 1799.

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