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Une collection reliée de 24 lithographies
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An excellent collection of deluxe lithographs by Horace. These were published circa 1823 by Delpeche. Most of the copies we can see are in the "trade edition" which is in black and white, and which have titles below the print. Our collection, on high quality woven paper, are all highlighted in red and white. These do not have the captions. They have been tipped onto art paper. with borders around the engravings. Inevitably there is light to moderate foxing throughout the work. There is no title page or titles to any of the works. However, we have managed to identify a number of them as relating to Napoleonic subjects, teaching Greek's to handle weapons, marauding soldiers. Many feature animals, a favourite subject of Vernet. Many of the scenes picture hungry solders hunting for food, such as that entitled "Ce n'est pas un lapin, non c'est le chat!" Recently bound up in half leather with title to the spine. marbled boards. 24 pages. The engravings vary in size, but generally around 16 cm x 22 cm. The pages are 27cm x 40.5cm. Horace Vernet (1789-1863) was a prominent French painter known for his battle scenes, portraits, and Orientalist subjects. Born into a family of artists, he was the grandson of Joseph Vernet and the son of Carle Vernet. Vernet's career began during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign, where he gained recognition for depicting French soldiers in a more familiar, vernacular manner. He quickly rose to fame and became a favourite of the Duke of Orléans, the future King Louis-Philippe. He was appointed director of the French Academy in Rome (1829-1835). Vernet was known for his rapid painting technique and his ability to create detailed, panoramic battle scenes that focused on the collective actions of entire armies rather than individual heroic figures. His work bridged the gap between Romantic and more measured battle painting styles. .
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