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Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843
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Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843
This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale), one of the most distinctive and technically skilled units within Napoleon Bonaparte’s elite forces. The figure is shown in full uniform, dated 1812 in the image, but issued in the 1843 Paris publication *Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon* by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, illustrated after original designs by Horace Vernet and engraved by Andrew Best and Leloir.
The Marine of the Imperial Guard was not a conventional sailor but a highly trained soldier-seaman, originally created to serve Napoleon’s ambitious naval and amphibious plans. Although large-scale naval deployments were limited after Trafalgar, these Marines became an integral part of the Guard, serving in artillery parks, siege operations, river crossings, and major land campaigns, including the 1812 invasion of Russia. Their presence symbolized Napoleon’s continued strategic vision of combined land and naval power.
The uniform shown here is characteristic and immediately recognizable: a dark blue coat with contrasting facings, tall shako with plume, and the practical yet elegant cut typical of Guard units. The relaxed but alert stance, combined with architectural and artillery elements in the background, emphasizes both discipline and technical expertise. The careful hand-coloring highlights the richness of the uniform and equipment, making this not only a historical document but also a visually striking decorative piece.
This print belongs to a celebrated mid-19th-century series documenting Napoleonic troops with exceptional accuracy and artistic quality. Issued separately, with blank verso, these plates were intended for collectors and historians and are today highly sought after for their clarity, condition, and strong decorative appeal. The subject is especially desirable due to the relative rarity of Marine Guard imagery compared to infantry or cavalry types.
Condition:
Good overall condition. Light age toning and minor scattered spotting consistent with mid-19th-century paper. Margins ample. Image clean and well preserved. Blank verso.
Framing tips:
This print presents beautifully framed with a wide off-white or light cream mat to emphasize the negative space and central figure. A dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frame complements the deep blue tones of the uniform and enhances its classic military character.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: After Horace Vernet, engraved by Andrew Best
Leloir, 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 toning and minor scattered spotting consistent with mid-19th-century paper. Margins ample. Image clean and well preserved. Blank verso.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14174-1-401stDibs: LU3054347989582
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