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Pardon Granted to the Cairo Rebels, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
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Pardon Granted to the Cairo Rebels, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Pardon Granted to the Cairo Rebels, 1827
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Auguste Raffet Cairo Egypt Cairo Urban Egypt Deciding Decision Denis Auguste Marie Raffet Imperial Lithograph In Black On Ivory Wove Paper Local People Napoleonic Pardon Pardoning Raffet Auguste Raffet Denis Auguste Marie Rebel
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Pardon Granted to the Cairo Rebels," an 1827 lithograph by Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, captures a pivotal moment in Egyptian history. The image, created using the lithotint technique on ivory wove paper, depicts a group of Egyptian men, kneeling before a French military officer. The scene takes place in Cairo, Egypt, during the Napoleonic Wars when the local population rebelled against French occupation. The French officer, dressed in military uniform, sits on a horse with a hand extended in a gesture of forgiveness. His posture exudes authority and decisiveness, as he contemplates the fate of the rebels before him. The local men, wearing traditional Egyptian garb, appear humbled and submissive, their eyes fixed on the ground as they await the outcome of the decision. The title of the work, "Pardon Granted to the Cairo Rebels," suggests that the scene depicts the moment when the French officer grants clemency to the rebels. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between the imperial powers and the local populations they sought to govern during the 19th century. Raffet, a French artist, was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of Egyptian scenes, making this lithograph an important historical document as well as a work of art. The image is now part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to inspire and educate visitors about the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and the complexities of imperialism.
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