Print Description
Lithograph titled “Corps Royal du Genie,” created by Fran?ois le Villain, depicting a French engineering officer observing battlefield operations. The scene includes trenches, soldiers under fire, and military equipment. Likely part of a uniform or military series.
Made by Francois le Villain after own design.
Medium: Lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 17 x 25 cm (6.69 x 9.84 inch). Image size: 15 x 19.5 cm. (5.91 x 7.68 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Losely attached to carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
FRAN?OIS LE VILLAIN, FRENCH ENGINEER, MILITARY LITHOGRAPH, BATTLEFIELD, 19TH CENTURY, MILITARY ENGINEERING, CORPS ROYAL DU G?NIE | EXPO-451 (FRENCH)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Proof ed.of a military or uniform series, early 19th century. Early lithogaphy.
Provenance: With a collection mark H.G. in oval: Hector Giacomelli 1822-1904 (Lugt 1311).
Biography engraver: Francois le Villain, a French printmaker and lithographer active between 1819-1822, was known for his detailed lithographs, including depictions of military life and uniforms.
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