741 - N. CHARLET (1792-1845), The Army of the North at Dawn, around 1833, Lithography

N. CHARLET (1792-1845), The Army of the North at Dawn, around 1833, Lithography Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris - 1845 ibid.): Armée du Nord at dawn Military platoon in front of a building at dawn, c. 1833, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 805 Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Charlet". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Imp. Lith de Gihaut Frères Editeurs / Boulevard des Italiens 5 / Le Matin.". Date: c. 1833 Description: The artwork shows a rural scene with numerous soldiers gathering in front of a building surrounded by trees. The focus is on a military event. The differentiated depictions reveal clear narrative structures. Source: () Boulevards des Italiens, 1833, No. 5 | print suite, Genre, Politics Literature: Joseph Félix Leblanc de La Combe: Charlet, sa vie, ses lettres, suivi d'une description raisonnée de son oeuvre lithographique; Paris 1856. Cat. Rais. No.: 805. Keywords: Landscape, 19th century, Biedermeier, Military, France, Size: Paper: 26,0 cm x 34,9 cm (10,2 x 13,7 in), Depiction: 7,4 cm x 17,8 cm (2,9 x 7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The artwork shows slight discolouration and stains around the edges. Slightly soiled and creased in places along the edges. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. The central image remains clear and rich in detail. No visible tears or wear.