542
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
338; 249
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228a
Art Historical Context
**Nicolas Toussaint Charlet’s *542* (1830)** Nicolas Toussaint Charlet (1792–1845), a leading French lithographer of the Romantic era, crafted *542* in 1830—a pivotal year marked by the July Revolution, which toppled the Bourbon monarchy and ushered in the July Monarchy. Known for his spirited depictions of soldiers, veterans, and everyday Parisian life, often infused with humor and nostalgia for Napoleonic glory, Charlet elevated lithography from a novel technique to a vibrant medium for social commentary. This print, measuring 249 × 338 mm, exemplifies his skill in capturing the era's milit...
About the Artist
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1792–1845
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