This engraving, created by W. Hodges, R.A., and engraved by P.W. Tomkins, is part of Hodge’s travel accounts in India. It depicts two figures from Hindostan (India): on the left, a “Peasant Woman of Hindostan” holding a child, and on the right, a “Sepoy Matchlock Man in the Service of the Native Princes of Hindostan.” The woman is dressed in traditional attire, embodying the daily life of rural India, while the sepoy is shown with a matchlock rifle, symbolizing the military service under the local rulers. The image is drawn with attention to the individuals’ distinctive attire and weapons, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the time.

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