Artist: Henry Singleton (British, 1766-1839)
Title: The Surrender of two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun
Medium: Antique engraving on wove paper after the original by master engraver John Rogers (British, 1810s-1840s fl. c.)
Signature: Signed in the plate.
Dimensions: Image Size 5 7/8 x 8 1/8 inches.
Framed Dimensions: Approximately 15 x 17 inches.
Framing: This piece has been professionally matted and framed using all new materials.
The sons of Tipu Sultan, descending the steps of a palace, presented by Major Allen, surrendering on behalf of their father, one handing his sword to Major General Baird, who stands on the left; with Indian officers on the right gathered around their guns, laying down their flag, British officers on the left and soldiers leaning over the walls in the background.
British engraver; son of Sophia Caroline Booth (1798-1875), Joseph Mallord William Turner’s landlady and companion in later life.Daniel John Pound best-known body of work was translating photographs by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (and others) into engravings.