743 - N. CHARLET (1792–1845), Snipers from the “Hellish Company,” 1833, lithograph

N. CHARLET (1792–1845), Snipers from the “Hellish Company,” 1833, lithograph Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris – 1845 ibid.): Warrior scene in the trench; Soldiers in the trenches at night preparing for battle, 1833, Lithograph Technique: Lithograph on China paper, mounted on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 810 Inscription: Signed “Charlet” in the lower left of the printing plate. Inscribed “TIRUERS DE LA COMPAGNIE INFERNALE” in the lower part of the printing plate. Date: 1833 Description: The artwork depicts a group of soldiers in a trench, armed and in a warlike setting. They wear varied military uniforms and distinctive caps. The men appear alert and ready for action, suggesting a tense, historical scene. Sandbags can be seen above, providing protection. Source: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris–1845 Paris) *Souvenirs de l’armée du Nord*, ca. 1820–1830 | print suite, Genre, Landscape Literature: Joseph Félix Leblanc de La Combe: Charlet, His Life, His Letters, Followed by a Reasoned Description of His Lithographic Work; 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), Image: 19.0 cm x 15.3 cm (7.5 x 6 in) Condition: Good condition. The artwork shows age-related discoloration at the edges. Slight signs of wear and minor stains are visible, especially in the margins. Clearly dusty in the upper right corner. The upper left corner of the sheet is minimally damaged. However, the illustrations and text are clearly recognizable without major damage.