Uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars · A French Dragoon, "The Revolt of Cairo."

A French Dragoon, "The Revolt of Cairo."

Title: A French Dragoon, "The Revolt of Cairo."
Rights: The Metropolitan Museum, public domain
Creator: Girodet-Trioson Louis Anne (1767-1824)
Date: 1809
Description: The French Dragoon Cavalry were sent in two regiments to Cairo during the Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801) several uprisings occurred during the French occupation one riot, the revolt of Cairo (1798) where Napoleon's army reacted with violence leading to thousands of civilians died, and several important mosques were destroyed. Following the deadly revolt which killed 300 French soldiers, Napoleon was harsh against them. punishing and executing those who orchestrated the revolt and imposed heavy taxes.

This picture has a drawing of one Napoleon's Dragoon calvary likely the 14th regiment in a light blue uniform and cuissar helmet, with a leopard print across the helmet denoting power, and was said to of had the practical purposes of protecting from saber cuts.
Format: Drawing

23 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. (59.4 x 47 cm)
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York City, New York
Contributor: Timothy Jackson
Identifier: Metropolitan Museum of Arts, 2011.86
Subject: Napoleonic Wars; France; 1800s;19th Century; Officer; military; uniform
Source: Jpeg file, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/395686?