The body of Tippu Sultan is laid out and mourned by a woman and servants. Stipple engraving by L. Schiavonetti, 1801, after R.K. Porter.

At the foot of the print is a vignette of "Marquis Wellesley", i.e. Richard Wellesley (17601842), governor-general of Bengal, styled second earl of Mornington from 1781 and Marquess Wellesley from December 1799, being crowned with the garland of virtue

Tippu Sahib, known as The Tiger of Mysore (1749/1753 -1799) died in the 4th Mysore War, when British troops stormed Tippu's capital, Seringapatam, while Tippu was leading his troops in the breach

London (No. 12 Michaels Place, Brompton) : Messrs. Schiavonetti ; [London] (No. 31 Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square) : Anth.y Cardon, Oct.r 15th 1801.

1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 60.5 x 70 cm

The body of Tippoo Sultaun recognised by his family. The body of the sultaun was not found till late in the evening, and then placed in the court of the palace by order of Major General Baird, the next day it was recognised by his family , whose grief on the occasion was extreme, his death depriving them of the only dependance they had in their calamitous situation. Le corps du Sultan Tippoo reconnu par sa famille. ... Dedicated by permission to the honourable the court of directors of the United East Indian Company by their most obliged and most obedient humble servants L., N. & J. Schiavonetti & A. Cardon. Painted by R.K. Porter. Engraved by L. Schiavonetti. V.A The lettering repeats itself in French

Wellcome Collection 42700i