The Darya Daulat Bagh
Painting
ca. 1795 - ca.1800 (painted)
ca. 1795 - ca.1800 (painted)
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This painting by an Indian artist was probably made for the British market in India and shows the interior of Tipu Sultan's summer palace. In the background are soldiers in 'tiger-marked' uniforms, reflecting Tipu Sultan's lifelong obsession with the animal. It was his emblem of state, and the British came to know him as 'The Tiger of Mysore'. The V&A houses a mechanical organ ('Tippoo's Tiger') that once belonged to him. It is in the form of a European being mauled by a tiger.
Object details
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| Title | The Darya Daulat Bagh (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting; watercolour, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan; Calcutta, ca. 1795 - ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | View of the Darya Daulat Bagh - a richly decorated interior room viewed through an arched entrance. Three soldiers in 'tiger marked' uniforms can be seen - one in front of pillars, two at right. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Interior of the Palace of Seringapatam' Note English; on front; ink |
| Credit line | Purchased from Mr. T. Toon (or possibly Mr J.Joon), 38 Leicester Square |
| Object history | Folio from a volume of "Views in India", containing 49 watercolour paintings, bought on 4 March 1887 from Mr. T. Toon (or possibly Mr J. Joon) of 38 Leicester Square for £50. A similar painting, though with differences of detail, is in the Royal Collection This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
| Historical context | The 'tiger-marked' uniforms, reflecting Tipu Sultan's life long obsession with the animal. It was his emblem of state, and he became known to the British as 'The Tiger of Mysore'. Buildings from various parts of India were included by Calcutta and Murshidabad artists in their sets depicting famous monuments. A similar painting of the same building is in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. |
| Production | By a Murshidabad artist, probably working in Calcutta |
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| Summary | This painting by an Indian artist was probably made for the British market in India and shows the interior of Tipu Sultan's summer palace. In the background are soldiers in 'tiger-marked' uniforms, reflecting Tipu Sultan's lifelong obsession with the animal. It was his emblem of state, and the British came to know him as 'The Tiger of Mysore'. The V&A houses a mechanical organ ('Tippoo's Tiger') that once belonged to him. It is in the form of a European being mauled by a tiger. |
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| Accession number | IS.11:16-1887 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2000 |
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