Posted on: 10 February 2011

View of Mysore - 1823 or between 1831 and 1837, during Cormack's residence in India.

Water-colour painting of Mysore by Neil Cormack (fl. 1814-1837) dated to either 1823 or between 1831 and 1837, during Cormack's residence in South India. Inscribed on the back in ink is: 'Mysore from the Tank. Neil Cormack.'

Mysore is situated in a valley in Karnataka in southern India. It was the political capital of the Wodeyars and under their patronage was embellished with many fine palaces, temples and gardens. In 1793 Mysore was levelled by Tipu Sultan in order to accommodate his new city. The British occupied the city after their defeat of Tipu Sultan in 1799 and installed Prince Krishnaraja Wodeyar (III) on the throne of his ancestors.

Source : British Library


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I wonder whether it is the view of Mysore as seen from Doddakere tank. The flag staff, temple towers and bldgs shown in the painting -- all resemble Srirangapata, viewed from the Cauvery river.

I agree with Gauri Satya, It is difficult to accept it as Dodda kere ! For one Dodda kere was much wider. Even it is difficult to say it is cauvery river at Srirangapatna as cauvery without its rocky terrain can only be seen at Paschima vahini part !