A SEAPOY

A native soldier, in the dress introduced by Europeans, and belongings to the Bengal army. On the coast, their dress approaches still nearer to our own, or more properly, they dress with greater neatness, and have a more soldier like appearance. The plate is from The Costume of Hindostan.

Belgian marine artist Frans Balthazar Solvyns lived in Calcutta between 1791 and 1803 and is considered one of the earliest printmakers in India, besides Thomas Daniell. During his time in India, he documented 18th-century Indian culture and habitats, including the people, their occupations, festivals and religious customs.

SIZE –12 x 9 in.

MEDIUM-Aquatint (Mounted for Protection)

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