Author: Martinet; Bullura. [By various etchers].
Title: [Premier Empire] La France Militaire: Suite of 12 Original Copperplate Etchings [MILITARY UNIFORMS; SITES & LANDSCAPES].
Description: Ca. 1835. 1st Edition. Print. A suite of 12 original copperplate etchings, on 6 single sheets, for "La France Militaire". Overall size ca. 270 x 180 mm. With two impressions on each print, measuring ca. 90 x 110 mm each. Good impressions with ample margins all-round. In overall good condition (margins soiled & foxed to various degrees, affecting 2-3 images). - - FIRST EDITION. Martinet and Bullura, along others, are signed on the metal, succeeded by "del." implying this is the artist from whose drawing the engraving or etching was made. Various craftsmen signatures, succeeded by "sculp." meaning "carved", implying he who has drawn on the metal. The prints, involving both etching and engraving, depict various scenes of uniformed soldiers and officers. Represented are Dragons de la Garde de Paris; Ingénieurs Geographes; Chasseur à cheval, Compagnie d'Elite; Officier d'ordonnance; and Maréchal de l'Empire. Furthermore included views of military life and some battle scenes. The accompanying general views of places and sites are all identified by name and location. An impressive visual representation of the military and landscapes of the Premier Empire (1805-1815). Preserved in acid-free, pH-balanced Renaissance archival paper. Scarce. Clamshell .

Keywords: UNIFORMS MILITARY ART ILLUSTRATION ILLUSTRATED COSTUMES ARMY NAVY REGIMENTALS INSIGNIA MEDALS ORDERS DECORATIONS COLOURS COLORS RANKS CORPS HISTORY MILITARIA ARMOUR ARMOR KRIEG KRIEGE KRIEGSZÜGE FELDZÜGE MILITÄR MILITÄRISCHE ARMEE HEER MILITAIRE GUERRE EN


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