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An Early 19th Century Napoleonic Period French Military Hand Coloured Print.
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An Early 19th Century Napoleonic Period French Military Hand Coloured Print.

19th century
Description

This fine early 19th century Napoleonic period French military print is entitled GENERAL DE DIVISION o7, COMENDANT DE LA LEGON D HONNEUR.

This hand coloured superbly detailed early print depicts a soldier dressed in an elaborate uniform standing next to his war horse who is also superbly dressed with an elaborate bridal, saddle and saddle cloth and also has a protective armoured muzzle. This decorative print has been finely hand coloured in watercolour and highlighted on the elaborate areas of the tunic, hat and saddle cloth in gold leaf.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Military Hand-coloured Print to the 19th Century.

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SA1122224
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This fine early 19th century Napoleonic period French military print is entitled GENERAL DE DIVISION o7, COMENDANT DE LA LEGON D HONNEUR.

This hand coloured superbly detailed early print depicts a soldier dressed in an elaborate uniform standing next to his war horse who is also superbly dressed with an elaborate bridal, saddle and saddle cloth and also has a protective armoured muzzle.

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This decorative print has been finely hand coloured in watercolour and highlighted on the elaborate areas of the tunic, hat and saddle cloth in gold leaf.
Robert Belcher Antiques
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Military Hand-coloured Print to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122224
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape.
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Archive I A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape.

An Early 19th Century Napoleonic Period French Military Hand Coloured Print.

Archive II A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View II
Archive III A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View III
Archive IV A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View IV
Archive V A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View V
Archive VI A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View VI
Archive VII A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View VII
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Archive IX A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. View IX
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape.
An early 19th century Napoleonic period French military hand coloured print.
Ref: SA1122224
A framed early nineteenth-century hand-coloured print depicting a French Napoleonic military officer standing beside a grey horse in a landscape.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleonic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsEquestrian portrait, Military uniform, Hand-coloured wash, Ebonised frame
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 56.5 cm (22 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

An early 19th century Napoleonic period French military hand coloured print shows a General of Division standing beside a grey horse in a landscape. The artwork is set within a black ebonised wooden frame featuring thin inner linear mouldings, mounted behind glass with a pale neutral card mat surrounding the central image. The hand-coloured scene displays watercolour tones including blue for the soldier's uniform, red highlights on the saddle cloth, and touches of gold leaf on the tunic, hat and saddle. The paper bears a handwritten title beneath the illustration alongside mountains and terrain in the background. The wall art measures 49 cm high, 56.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for display in a study, library, or along a staircase wall, the framed print brings historical character to traditional interiors. The wall art hangs securely from standard picture hooks to complement existing antique collections, gentlemen's library themes, or military-inspired decor schemes. The compact proportions allow placement in narrow hallways or tighter wall spaces without overwhelming the surrounding room.

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Napoleonic military prints are early nineteenth-century engraved or etched illustrations depicting soldiers, officers, and regiments of the French First Empire. They served both as historical documentation of military costume and as illustrations celebrating military achievements.

These artworks were produced by engraving or etching an image onto a metal plate, printing the ink outline on rag paper, and manually applying watercolour washes to finish each piece individually.

Authentic period prints feature hand-laid rag paper with visible plate impression marks, fine hand-engraved line work rather than modern halftone dot matrices, and subtle variations in watercolour application.

Historical prints add character when framed in classic dark wood and displayed on a gallery wall, within a study, or along a hallway alongside traditional or transitional interior decor.

Display prints away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass and archival acid-free mounting materials to prevent paper browning and pigment fading over time.
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