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Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era
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Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era
Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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Administration Bibliophile Cavalry Chasseurs Historiques Jacob Lacroix Librairie Napoleonic Wars Colonel General
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In this striking handcoloured lithograph, we see a Colonel-General of the French Chasseurs, a distinguished military figure of the Napoleonic era. The Chasseurs were light cavalry troops, known for their agility and mobility in the battlefield. The Colonel-General, dressed in his full regalia, exudes an air of authority and command. The Colonel-General is depicted wearing a blue tunic with gold braid and buttons, adorned with a red sash and a golden epaulette on each shoulder. A red plume adorns the top of his shako, a type of military helmet popular during the Napoleonic Wars. He carries a sword in his right hand and a riding crop in his left, signifying his rank and readiness to lead his troops into battle. The background of the lithograph depicts a bustling military camp, with tents and soldiers in various poses, suggesting the Colonel-General is preparing for a campaign. The intricate details of the Colonel-General's uniform, the camp scene, and the naturalistic shading of the lithograph all contribute to the authenticity and historical accuracy of the image. This handcoloured lithograph is from "Costumes Historiques de la France," a series published by Le Bibliophile Jacob, also known as Paul Lacroix, in Paris in 1852. The series aimed to document and preserve the historical costumes of France, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of military history. The Colonel-General of the French Chasseurs is a testament to the meticulous research and artistic skill of the series' creators, providing a vivid and detailed glimpse into the past.
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