"Peinture Aquarelle Humoristique époque Napoléon III Militaire Zouave Signé Orlando Nori XIXe"
Old satirical watercolor on military subject.Work signed by the painter Orlando Norie (1832-1901).
Probably the most prolific painter of the British army in the 19th century with Richard Simkin.
Although his family was of Scottish origin, he spent most of his professional life in Dunkirk where he painted many military scenes, especially in watercolor by the firm Rudolf Ackermann.
Subject representing a zouave wearing a Napoleon woman's bonnet, an elegant of the second empire wearing a cigar, saber and zouave bonnet.
In good condition.
The frame measures 42cm x 33cm