743 - N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Snipers from the ‘Hellish Company’, 1833, Lithography

N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Snipers from the ‘Hellish Company’, 1833, Lithography Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris - 1845 ibid.): Warrior scene in the trench Soldiers in the trenches at night in military preparation, 1833, Lithography Technique: Lithography on China paper, rolled-on on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 810 Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Charlet". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "TIRUERS DE LA COMPAGNIE INFERNALE". Date: 1833 Description: The artwork shows a group of soldiers in a trench, equipped with weapons, in a warlike environment. Their clothing is military and varied, with characteristic caps. The men appear alert and ready for action, suggesting a tense, historical scene. Sandbags can be seen above, offering protection. Source: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris-1845 Paris) Souvenirs de l'armée du Nord, um 1820-1830 | print suite, Genre, Landscape 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.: 810. Keywords: Soldiers, 19th century, Romanticism, Military, France, Size: Paper: 37,1 cm x 28,1 cm (14,6 x 11,1 in), Depiction: 19,0 cm x 15,3 cm (7,5 x 6 in) Condition: Good condition. The artwork shows age-related discolouration at the edges. Slight signs of wear and minor stains are visible, especially in the margins. Clearly dusty at the top right. The upper left corner of the sheet is minimally damaged. However, the illustrations and text are clearly recognisable without major damage.