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Massacre des Mameluks Rebelles dans le Château de Caire

Horace Vernet

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a group of individuals standing around a seated man who seems to be in a position of authority. He is seated cross-legged on a cushion or low platform. The man has a beard, mustache, and wears a large turban. He is clothed in luxurious layers, including a robe with intricate designs. The other men present wear similar attire with turbans and long robes. The seated man holds a hookah tube and surrounded by architectural elements in the background. In the background, there are figures using firearms, suggesting conflict. A palm tree is visible on the far left, and the sky above is clear.

Artwork Details

Date
1818
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
4401 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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