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French Heavy Cavalry 1795, Napoleonic Military Uniform Print, 1843
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£204.71
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About the Item
Title: French Heavy Cavalry 1795, Napoleonic Military Uniform Print
This finely hand-colored 19th-century engraving depicts a mounted soldier of the French heavy cavalry (Grosse Cavalerie) as it appeared in 1795, during the formative years of the French Revolutionary Wars that directly preceded Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power. Shown astride a powerful horse, the cavalryman wears the characteristic uniform of the period, combining practicality, elegance, and martial presence.
The image reflects the transition from Revolutionary armies to the professionalized forces that would soon become the Grande Armée. Heavy cavalry played a decisive role in French military doctrine, valued for shock tactics, battlefield dominance, and symbolic authority. The careful rendering of uniform details, horse equipment, and posture emphasizes discipline and prestige, qualities later strongly associated with Napoleonic warfare.
This print originates from Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, published in Paris in 1843, and is based on designs by Horace Vernet. Vernet was the leading military artist of 19th-century France and the most influential visual chronicler of Napoleon and his army. His works are celebrated for their accuracy, clarity, and lasting impact on the visual memory of Napoleonic history.
Produced during the great Napoleonic revival of the mid-19th century, the print reflects both historical documentation and romantic admiration for the era. It is particularly appealing to collectors of Napoleonic material, French military history, and antique uniform studies, as well as to interior designers seeking refined and authoritative historical imagery.
Condition report:
Good condition overall. Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly confined to the margins. Hand coloring remains strong and well-preserved. No significant tears or losses. Wide margins.
Framing tips:
A classic dark wood or mahogany frame with an off-white or light grey mat will enhance the uniform colors and give the piece a formal, museum-style presentation. Works well as part of a grouped Napoleonic military series.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: After Horace Vernet, France, Paris, 1843
- Dimensions:Height: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1843
- Condition:Good condition overall. Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly confined to the margins. Hand coloring remains strong and well-preserved. No significant tears or losses. Wide margins.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14174-1-81stDibs: LU3054347988242
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