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Napoleonic Imperial Guard Grenadiers, Officer and Soldier – French Prints
Description:
This fine pair of hand-colored 19th-century prints depicts members of Napoleon Bonaparte’s elite Imperial Guard Grenadiers, one of the most prestigious and recognizable units of the Napoleonic army. On the left, an officer and a soldier of the Guard are shown standing and conversing, their uniforms rendered with careful attention to rank, posture, and insignia. On the right, a fusilier grenadier of the Imperial Guard is depicted in full dress (grande tenue), standing alone in a composed, almost ceremonial stance.
The Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the embodiment of Napoleonic military prestige. Selected for their experience, discipline, and physical stature, they served both as an elite fighting force and as a visual symbol of imperial authority. These prints emphasize uniform details such as the bearskin-style headgear with plumes, cross-belts, muskets, gaiters, and the distinctive color palette of the Guard, making them valuable visual documents for historians, collectors, and military uniform specialists.
The prints originate 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 visual chronicler of Napoleonic France, and his imagery played a key role in shaping the 19th-century perception of Napoleon’s army, balancing historical accuracy with heroic idealization. These works were intended not only as book illustrations but also as standalone images suitable for framing, which explains their refined execution and enduring decorative appeal.
Offered together, this pair forms a coherent and highly attractive set, ideal for collectors of Napoleonic history, French military art, or 19th-century hand-colored engravings.
Condition report:
Both prints are in good overall condition. Light age-related toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. The hand coloring remains fresh and well-preserved. No major tears or losses observed. Margins are ample and suitable for framing.
Framing tips:
These prints work particularly well as a pair. Consider matching dark wood or ebonized frames with off-white or light grey mats to highlight the uniform colors while maintaining a refined, museum-style presentation. Hanging them side by side enhances their visual and historical coherence.
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)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1843
- Condition:Both prints are in good overall condition. Light age-related toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. The hand coloring remains fresh and well-preserved. No major tears or losses observed. Margins are ample and suitable for framing.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14174-1-11, -131stDibs: LU3054347988092
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