Question

101. Who were the European artists appointed by Muhammad Ali Khan of Arcot?
(1) Tilly Kettle and George Willison
(2) Francis Hayman and William Daniell
(3) Thomas Daniell and William Daniell
(4) Joham Zoffany and Tilly Kettle​

Answer 1

Answer:

Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Arcot and the Carnatic mezzotint of 1771, published 1772. Muhammad Ali Khan employed the British artists Francis Swain Ward, Tilly Kettle, and George Willison to paint portraits of himself and his family. He sent these as gifts to allies including George III.

Answer 2

Answer:

Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Arcot and the Carnatic mezzotint of 1771, published 1772. Muhammad Ali Khan employed the British artists Francis Swain Ward, Tilly Kettle, and George Willison to paint portraits of himself and his family. He sent these as gifts to allies including George III.