Antonio Zezon

Real Guard - Original Lithograph by Antonio Zezon - 1852

1852

Real Guard is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1852. Interesting colored lithograph which describes some members of the Real Guard: An Individual in great condition, a Troop In...

Real Guard is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1852. Interesting colored lithograph which describes some members of the Real Guard: in the foreground an Officers of the Regimen...

Royal Guards is an original lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples, 1854. Interesting colored lithograph which describes the Royal Guards, Two Officers in dressing uniform. In excelle...

Public Security Guard is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1852. Interesting colored lithograph which describes some members of the Public Security...

Sapeurs- Pompiers De Paris, Officier et Soldat ( Grandes Tenures).... Fire Brigade In Paris, Officer and Soldier (Large Tenure ) shows two mustachioed French soldiers from the A...

Napoleonic Carabinier 1805, Imperial Guard Heavy Cavalry Print Description: This original hand-coloured 19th-century engraving depicts a Carabinier of the French heavy cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars, dated 1805, at the height of Napoleon Bonaparte’s imperial power. Shown standing beside his horse in full service uniform, the figure represents one of the most elite and physically imposing cavalry units of the Grande Armée. The tall bearskin headdress, red epaulettes, long sword, and carefully detailed equipment emphasize the prestige and battlefield authority of the Carabiniers. The Carabiniers were renowned for their strength, discipline, and shock tactics, serving as heavy cavalry alongside the cuirassiers during Napoleon’s major campaigns, including Austerlitz. Unlike lighter cavalry units, they were intended to break enemy lines through sheer force and momentum, a role reflected in the solid stance of the soldier and the powerful build of the horse. The composition balances military precision with quiet authority, reinforcing the elite status of this corps within Napoleon’s army. This print originates from *Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon* by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, published in Paris in 1843, with illustrations after designs by Horace Vernet. Vernet was the foremost military art...

Infanterie de Ligne 1808, Grenadier and Voltigeur, Napoleonic Print This finely hand-coloured 19th-century engraving depicts two soldiers of the French line infantry in 1808, shown ...

Napoleonic Guard Soldiers – Grenadier, Marine, and Standard Bearer, 1859 This elegant set of three hand-colored lithographs showcases the diverse and ceremonial aspects of Napoleon’...