Mysore rocket man
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mysore rocket man is a 1750 watercolor by Robert Home, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man dressed in a long-sleeved, knee-length tunic with white circles on a maroon background, paired with white shorts. He is barefoot and wears a white turban. The man is shown from the side, leaning forward and holding a long stick with a bundle of sticks attached to the end. His right leg is extended behind him, while his left leg is bent in front. The man's attire and the stick he holds suggest that he might be preparing to launch a rocket or engage in some other activity. The painting's style and the subject's clothing imply that it was created in a specific cultural or historical context. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the work of artist Home, Robert.
