Lithograph depicting three soldiers in Napoleonic-style uniform within a continental urban setting, signed lower right by the lithographer, Antoine Gaymard. The artist of the scene is Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, c.1869.
1869. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. Item #373430
Meissonier, a celebrated French painter renowned for his meticulous depictions of military scenes, especially those involving Napoleon and his campaigns. The date 1869 places this work in the mature phase of his career, when his reputation was at its peak. Gaymard was active around the mid-1800s and contributed to military and genre scenes often rendered in lithographic form. This particular work likely comes from a suite of prints depicting military life or historical episodescommon in French popular imagery during the July Monarchy and Second Empire. Engraving 23 x 30 cms, sheet 31.5 x 42 cms. Printed directly on thick card. Very minor age related browning, no other damage. A very attractive example. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; PRINTS : Historic Interest; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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