Henry Singleton (1766–1839) was an English painter renowned for portraits, historical scenes, and literary subjects. Active during the Georgian era, he exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy. His refined style and detailed compositions captured prominent figures and moments from British history, securing his place among notable artists of his time.
Henry Singleton’s painting, The Surrender of the Two Sons of Tipu Sultan to Major General David Baird, created circa 1800, depicts a pivotal historical moment. The painting shows Tipu Sultan’s sons, following the capture of Seringapatnam in 1799, descending the steps of a palace to surrender to Major General David Baird. The scene, full of drama and pathos, captures the young princes’ submission as one hands over his sword to the British commander. It is a historical work that commemorates the end of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and the defeat of the Tiger of Mysore.
Henry Singleton (1766–1839) was an English painter renowned for portraits, historical scenes, and literary subjects. Active during the Georgian era, he exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy. His refined style and detailed compositions captured prominent figures and moments from British history, securing his place among notable artists of his time.
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Henry Singleton’s painting, The Surrender of the Two Sons of Tipu Sultan to Major General David Baird, created circa 1800, depicts a pivotal historical moment. The painting shows Tipu Sultan’s sons, following the capture of Seringapatnam in 1799, descending the steps of a palace to surrender to Major General David Baird. The scene, full of drama and pathos, captures the young princes’ submission as one hands over his sword to the British commander. It is a historical work that commemorates the end of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and the defeat of the Tiger of Mysore.
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