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Napoleon I Dragoon of the Imperial Guard on Horseback, Military Print, 1843
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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, and equestrian imagery, as well as by interior designers seeking refined, historically grounded wall decoration.
Condition report:
Good overall condition. Light age-related toning to the paper, with scattered faint foxing. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Plate mark visible. Colors remain fresh and well-preserved.
Framing tips:
This print frames beautifully with a classic walnut or ebonized frame, paired with an off-white or pale grey mat to emphasize the hand coloring. For a more dramatic interior, a dark green or deep blue mat can echo the military palette and enhance contrast.
Technique: Hand-coloured engraving
Maker: After 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)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1843
- Condition:Good overall condition. Light age-related toning to the paper, with scattered faint foxing. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Plate mark visible. Colors remain fresh and well-preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14174-1-261stDibs: LU3054347989022
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