The Mameluke from Volume II Costumes and Portraits of Description of Egypt

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"The Mameluke" is a notable illustration from Volume II of the "Costumes and Portraits" section of the seminal work "Description of Egypt," which was a comprehensive series documenting the findings of the Napoleonic expedition to Egypt from 1798 to 1801. This ambitious project, initiated under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to systematically study Egypt's natural history, political landscape, and ancient and contemporary culture. The illustration, created by André Dutertre (1753–1842), a French artist and member of the expedition, captures the essence and attire of a Mameluke with remarkable detail and accuracy.

Mamelukes were slave soldiers who converted to Islam and served in various Muslim armies throughout the medieval period. By the time of the French expedition to Egypt, they had risen to become a powerful military caste that effectively ruled Egypt. Dutertre's work is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its ethnographic importance, offering insights into the attire, weaponry, and stature of a Mameluke at the turn of the 19th century. The illustration is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, from the intricate designs of the clothing and armor to the expressive posture of the subject, reflecting the broader goals of the "Description of Egypt" to document and analyze all aspects of Egyptian life and history.

The "Description of Egypt" itself is a monumental publication, consisting of several volumes that cover various aspects of Egyptian culture, history, and natural history. It was published over several years, starting in 1809, and involved the work of more than 150 scientists and scholars. The contributions made by André Dutertre, including "The Mameluke," are invaluable for their artistic quality and for providing a visual complement to the textual descriptions of Egypt's people and customs. These works remain a crucial source for historians, art historians, and scholars interested in the Napoleonic era, the history of Egypt, and the field of Orientalism in art.

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