Supposed to be a correct representation of a Mamaluke chief from a sketch by a French officer by whom he was taken prisoner. [graphic][1 December 1798]eng"The Mameluke rides (right to left) an ill-drawn galloping horse, holding the rein in his teeth. In his right hand is a sabre, with the left he fires a pistol; at his back is a quiver of arrows. Another pistol is thrust through his sash, from which hangs a sheath holding a battle-axe. The horse is curiously flecked in a manner which resembles a leopard-skin under the saddle. The title continues: 'from a Sketch by a French Officer by whom he was taken Prisoner'. Cf. BMSat 9360."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Formerly attributed to Gillray. See British Museum online catalogue.Sheet trimmed within plate mark on bottom edge.Temporary local subject terms: Mamelukes -- Weapons: pistol -- Battle-axe -- Sabres -- Horses.1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 20.0 x 30.2 cm, on sheet 26.9 x 35.5 cm.Mounted on leaf 71 of volume 9 of 12.