Antonio Zezon

Lieutenant General - Original Lithograph by Antonio Zezon - 1855

1855

Senior Officer is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1853. Interesting colored lithograph which describes a Senior Officer of the Hunter Battalions riding his horse. In excellen...

Leadership of the General Staff is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1854. Interesting colored lithograph which describes a Leadership of the General Staff riding his horse, in ...

Colonel of the I Swiss Regiment is an original lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1855. Interesting colored lithograph which describes a Colonel of the I Swiss Regiment riding his ...

Major State is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1854. Interesting colored lithograph which describes a Major State leaning on the saddle of his horse, in great estate. In exce...

Napoleon I Dragoon of the Imperial Guard on Horseback, French Military Print This original 19th-century hand-coloured military print depicts a Dragoon of the Imperial Guard serving under Emperor Napoleon I, shown mounted on horseback in full ceremonial and campaign uniform. The scene represents one of the elite cavalry units of Napoleon’s Grande Armée, renowned for discipline, strength, and their prominent role in both battlefield action and imperial pageantry. The print originates from *Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon* by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, illustrated after designs by Horace Vernet and published in Paris in 1843. Although issued decades after the events, the series is widely regarded for its historically accurate rendering of Napoleonic uniforms, equipment, and military bearing. Vernet, the foremost painter of Napoleonic subjects, drew upon first-hand military knowledge and contemporary sources to recreate the imperial army with precision and authority. The Dragoon is shown wearing the distinctive helmet with horsehair crest, green and white uniform with yellow facings, tall riding boots, and full accoutrements, including saber, musket, and rolled equipment. The powerful horse and poised posture emphasize the mobility and striking presence of the Imperial Guard cavalry, a formation personally associated with Napoleon and symbolic of his rule. The clean background and restrained landscape focus attention on uniform detail, making this an especially strong decorative and documentary example. Such prints were intended both as historical record and patriotic tribute, celebrating Napoleon I and the military structure that supported his empire. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors of Napoleonic history, French military art...

Officier de Chasseurs à Cheval, Garde Impériale – Napoleonic Cavalry Print 1843 This finely executed 19th-century hand-coloured military print depicts an officer of the Chasseurs à Cheval of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard, one of the most elite light cavalry units of the Grande Armée. The scene shows the officer mounted and in full action, raising his sabre while directing his men, a composition that emphasizes speed, command, and martial elegance. The Chasseurs à Cheval were personally favored by Napoleon and frequently served as his escort, reconnaissance force, and shock cavalry during key campaigns. The uniform is rendered with great precision: the richly braided dolman, fur-edged pelisse, tall shako with plume, and ornate horse furniture...

Napoleonic General of Division on Horseback, Bellangé, French Military Print 1843 This finely hand-coloured military print depicts a General of Division of the Napoleonic army, shown on horseback and accompanied by his aide-de-camp, identified in the caption as “Général de division et son aide-de-camp, 1812.” The scene captures the commanding presence and ceremonial splendour of a senior French officer during the height of Napoleon I’s imperial campaigns, with particular reference to the period of the Russian campaign and the later years of the Empire. The general is portrayed mounted on a white horse, wearing a richly decorated dark blue uniform with gold epaulettes, sash, and orders, emphasizing his high rank within the Grande Armée. The aide-de-camp follows closely behind, reinforcing the hierarchical structure and operational discipline of Napoleonic command. The careful rendering of uniforms, horse trappings, and regalia reflects the period’s obsession with military distinction and visual authority, making this image both a historical document and a work of refined military art. This print originates from the illustrated volume “Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon” by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, published in Paris in 1843 and illustrated after designs by Hippolyte (Horace) Bellangé, one of the most important 19th-century French military art...

Officer d’Ordonnance de l’Empereur, French Imperial Guard Cavalry Print, 1843 This finely executed hand-coloured lithograph depicts an Officer d’Ordonnance de l’Empereur, a mounted ...