Departure Of Tippoo's Sons From Zenana, 78 X66cm, Large Framed Engraving, Late 18th Century

Late 18thᵉ or early 19thᵉ century large engraving entitled "The Departure of Tsipoo's Sons from Zenana" and depicting a historical episode: the handover of the sons of Tipû Sâhib (Tippoo Saib), ruler of the kingdom of Mysore in India, to the British authorities following the Anglo-Mysorean wars.

The scene, richly composed in an oriental decor, presents the Zenana women bidding farewell to the princes, awaited by Tipu and his elephants . The delicate treatment of the faces, costumes and architecture testifies to the quality of the engraving work.

The subject enjoyed great success in England at the end of the XVIIIᵉ century.

The following captions are found:
"To the right honorable Henry Dundas ofHis Majesty's principal Secretaries of States", "Mather Brown Pinxt Historiacle Painter of Their Royal Highness of the Duke and Dutchess of Yark" and "F Bartolozzi, RA ENgraver to His Majesty"

Mather Brown (1761-1831) was an American painter who made his career in England, mainly as a portraitist and painter of historical scenes.

Francesco Bartolozzi(1727-1815) and an engraver of Italian origin, with a career rich in success; he is among the co-founders of London's Royal Academy and the Society of Engravers.

Beautiful print in a glazed tuya frame.

Some traces of age, stain and light foxing
Not examined out of frame

Dimensions with frame: 78 x66.5 x 2cm
Dimensions of the view alone: 58.5 x 45.5 cm

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