14/18
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
262; 357
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2760
Art Historical Context
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet *14/18* (1828) is a striking lithography from what appears to be an 18-part series, capturing the spirit of early 19th-century France. Measuring 357 × 262 mm, this print exemplifies Charlet’s mastery as a French artist and printmaker (1792–1845), renowned for his nostalgic depictions of Napoleonic soldiers and everyday military life. Working in the Romantic era, Charlet infused his works with patriotic fervor and humor, evoking the heroism of the Empire during the Bourbon Restoration and early July Monarchy. Lithography, a revolutionary medium pioneered just decades ...
About the Artist
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1792–1845
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