Etching After Meissonier Militaria Engraving Soldier Of The Empire Smoker Old Print 20th C

Soldier smoking
Etching representing a Grognard of the Empire, (soldier of Napoleon's Old Guard) seen by Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891) and engraved by Louis Ruet. Meissonier was very famous for his great miltary compositions and historical scenes showing Napoléon's campaigns.
 Before the letter. 
The sheet: 63.7 x 45 cm 25 x 17.71 inches
image 39.4 x 25.5 cm 15.51 x 10 inches
Remark in the margins
Exceptional quality of execution. Very decorative and sensitive.Good condition.
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