Image: Mysore rocket man, by Robert Home (watercolour)

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Description: , 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
Title: Mysore rocket man, by Robert Home (watercolour)
Credit: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O228550/mysore-rocket-man-watercolour-home-robert/
Author: Robert Home
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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