The reception of the Mysorean Hostage Princes by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis 1738-1805

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"The Reception of the Mysorean Hostage Princes by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis" is an oil painting by the British artist Robert Home (1752–1834). Created in 1792, the painting depicts a significant moment in the Third Anglo-Mysore War when two young sons of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, were delivered as hostages to Lord Cornwallis after the signing of the Treaty of Seringapatam. This treaty marked the end of hostilities between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India.

The painting is a large-scale work that captures the ceremonial handover of the princes, reflecting the political and military tensions of the time. It is notable for its historical and artistic value, providing insight into the British perspective on colonial power dynamics and the practice of hostage diplomacy in the 18th century. Home, who was an official artist for the British government in India, used this work to convey the gravity of the event and the supposed benevolence of British colonial rule.

The composition of the painting is carefully constructed to emphasize the power differential between the British officials and the young Mysorean princes. Lord Cornwallis is depicted as a magnanimous figure, receiving the princes with a gesture of protection and assurance. The figures of the princes are shown in a submissive posture, symbolizing the subjugation of Mysore to British authority. The work is rich in detail, from the military regalia of the British officers to the intricate attire of the Indian princes, showcasing Home's attention to the cultural and ceremonial aspects of the event.

"The Reception of the Mysorean Hostage Princes by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis" is considered an important work in the oeuvre of Robert Home and in the genre of history painting. It resides in a collection that highlights the British colonial era in India and is often studied for its representation of imperial power relations and the visual culture of the British Empire in the late 18th century.

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