745 - N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Military officer in full dress uniform, around 1830, Lithography

N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Military officer in full dress uniform, around 1830, Lithography Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris - 1845 ibid.): Military officer in parade uniform Depiction of an officer in parade uniform with sabre and decorative helmet, c. 1830, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Charlet". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "CAPITAINE DE GRENADIERS A PIED. Grande tenue.". Date: c. 1830 Description: The artwork shows an officer in a splendid military uniform with a decorated hat and epaulettes. He stands proudly with a sabre at his side, while another person can be seen in the background in formal dress. The scene is set in a rural environment, perhaps hinting at a military or historical story. Keywords: Officer, 19th century, Romanticism, Military, France, Size: Paper: 31,5 cm x 23,3 cm (12,4 x 9,2 in), Depiction: 25,7 cm x 17,6 cm (10,1 x 6,9 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The artwork shows slight yellowing and a few small stains in the upper margin. Short tear in the lower left margin. The upper left corner of the sheet is slightly creased and minimally torn at the top. There is a prominent crease in the lower left of the illustration. The main part of the illustration remains clear and unaltered. Minimal traces of wear along the margins are visible.