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'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting
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'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Artsonline
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'The Napoleonic War' SUPERB ANTIQUE ARMY MILITARIA WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT PAINTING

Brief Description:

This is a superb original 1920s Antique Watercolour Portrait Painting depicting two tired and wounded soldiers who are seated on the ground in the snow after retreating from Russia!

The fabulous scene was inspired by an earlier 19th-century work that was painted by listed French artist Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (1791-1824).

Titled 'The Retreat from Russia', the painting portrays a time during the Napoleonic War.

It is marvellously detailed throughout and a wonderful depiction of a difficult time in history.

Attributes:

Watercolour and Gouache

No visible Signature

Circa: 1910-1920

Condition:

Other than a few very minor foxing spores towards the upper sky area, both the frame (later) and the painting are offered in a stunning original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 22.9'' | 58.1 cm

Width: 19.2'' | 48.7 cm

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Napoleonic War Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08473277
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Fine foxing across the sky area: natural age spotting on old paper.
Warm natural paper toning: consistent with early 20th-century artist wove paper.
Opaque bodycolour highlights: typical handling for illustrators of the period.
Modern framing materials on reverse: professionally remounted in recent decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.1cm (22.87")
Width
48.7cm (19.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1067611
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Description
'The Napoleonic War' SUPERB ANTIQUE ARMY MILITARIA WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT PAINTING

Brief Description:

“
This is a superb original 1920s Antique Watercolour Portrait Painting depicting two tired and wounded soldiers who are seated on the ground in the snow after retreating from Russia!.
Artsonline
fig 1. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

The fabulous scene was inspired by an earlier 19th-century work that was painted by listed French artist Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (1791-1824).

Titled 'The Retreat from Russia', the painting portrays a time during the Napoleonic War.

fig 2. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

It is marvellously detailed throughout and a wonderful depiction of a difficult time in history.

Attributes:

Watercolour and Gouache

No visible Signature

Circa: 1910-1920

Condition:

Other than a few very minor foxing spores towards the upper sky area, both the frame (later) and the painting are offered in a stunning original condition.

fig 3. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 3. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 22.9'' | 58.1 cm

Width: 19.2'' | 48.7 cm

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 4. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 5. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 5. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
fig 6. 'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-007586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Napoleonic War Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08473277
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Fine foxing across the sky area: natural age spotting on old paper.
Warm natural paper toning: consistent with early 20th-century artist wove paper.
Opaque bodycolour highlights: typical handling for illustrators of the period.
Modern framing materials on reverse: professionally remounted in recent decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
58.1cm (22.87")
Width
48.7cm (19.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1067611
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Archive I Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.

'The Napoleonic War' Superb Antique Army Militaria Watercolour Portrait Painting

Archive II Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View II
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Archive IV Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View IV
Archive V Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View V
Archive VI Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame. View VIII
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Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
'The Napoleonic War' SUPERB ANTIQUE ARMY MILITARIA WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT PAINTING
Ref: SA1067611
Framed 19th-century watercolour depicting two soldiers seeking shelter in the snow, set in a cream mount and a gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style19th Century Military
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment, Gilt Wood
  • ColourCream, Brown, Gold
  • MotifsGilded frame, Cream mount, Soldier portraiture, Paper foxing
  • SizeH 58.1 cm (23 in) x W 48.7 cm (19 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This original watercolour and gouache painting on paper portrays two tired and wounded soldiers seated in the snow during the Napoleonic War, inspired by a nineteenth-century work by Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault. The artwork displays a palette of cream, brown, and gold, featuring visible paper foxing spores in the upper sky area alongside detailed military clothing in red, green, and blue. The composition is set within a cream mount and enclosed by a later gilded wooden frame with simple linear mouldings. The framed work measures 58.1 cm high, 48.7 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a study, the piece hangs securely above a sideboard or a console table to complement traditional interior aesthetics. The muted earth tones and historical military theme blend effortlessly with dark timber furniture, leather seating, and classic decorative objects. It provides an engaging focal point on a neutral wall, bringing historical character and artistic depth to domestic interior spaces.

FAQs

Military watercolours of the nineteenth century typically depict campaign scenes, uniform studies, or soldier portraits executed on paper using water-soluble pigments, capturing historical conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars.

Artists utilised rag paper, water-based pigments composed of natural earths and minerals, gum arabic binder, and wood frames fitted with protective glass and mountboard.

Authentication relies on examining period-correct paper watermarks, historically accurate uniform details, realistic pigment oxidation, natural paper foxing, and original backing materials.

Displaying the painting as part of a gallery wall, hanging it above a traditional sideboard, or pairing it with dark wooden panelling allows the historical narrative and gilt frame to serve as a focal point.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and damp environments, ensure UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials are used, and clean the glass frame using only a dry microfiber cloth.
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