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Napoleon Bonaparte Imperial Guard Cavalry Prints by Horace Vernet, 1843
This original 19th-century hand-coloured lithograph pair depicts elite cavalry units of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Imperial Guard, published in Paris in 1843 in Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche and illustrated by Horace Vernet. The images show mounted soldiers in full dress uniform, presented with precision and authority, reflecting both the military discipline and imperial grandeur associated with Napoleon’s reign.
Horace Vernet was the foremost French military painter of the 19th century and a direct artistic witness to the Napoleonic legacy. His illustrations for Laurent de l’Ardèche’s history of Napoleon were intended as an authoritative visual record of the Emperor’s armies, combining historical accuracy with dramatic clarity. The cavalry of the Imperial Guard represented the most prestigious formations in Napoleon’s forces, serving both as battlefield shock troops and as symbols of imperial power.
These prints exemplify Vernet’s meticulous attention to uniform details, horse equipment, and posture, offering valuable insight into Napoleonic military dress and organization. The compositions emphasize controlled movement and composure rather than chaotic battle, reinforcing the image of Napoleon’s army as disciplined, modern, and formidable. Such images were widely admired in the mid-19th century and played an important role in shaping the enduring visual mythology of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Issued more than three decades after Waterloo, these prints also reflect the continued fascination with Napoleon in post-Imperial France, when his legacy was reassessed and commemorated through scholarly and artistic works. Today, they are sought after by collectors of Napoleonic history, military art, and French historical illustration, and they display particularly well as a matched pair.
Condition report:
Good overall condition. Light age-related toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Image areas remain clean and well-preserved with strong original hand colouring. Plate marks visible.
Framing tips:
These prints benefit from individual frames with generous off-white or light cream mats to emphasize the margins and plate marks. A dark walnut or ebonized frame enhances the richness of the uniforms, while a classic gilt frame underscores their imperial and historical character. Displayed as a pair, they create a balanced and authoritative wall presentation.
Technique: Hand-coloured lithograph
Maker: Horace Vernet, France, published Paris 1843
- Dimensions:Height: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1843
- Condition:Good overall condition. Light age-related toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Image areas remain clean and well-preserved with strong original hand colouring. Plate marks visible.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14174-1-24, 301stDibs: LU3054347988912
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