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18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated

$1,750
£1,346.15
€1,611.34
CA$2,545.40
A$2,609.88
CHF 1,487.02
MX$33,221.59
NOK 17,080.62
SEK 17,821.24
DKK 12,045.10

About the Item

Very interesting drawing of two soldiers in uniform one most likely French holding a rifle with bayonet and the other, Swiss, dressed in a fancy red outfit with codpiece and odd hat holding a menacing looking mace. Behind them on either side are burning castles and groups of soldiers with flagpoles topped by hats. At the bottom is a quote in French that, seems to translate to 'Our principles are the same law, death to tyrants, equality before the law- Love of country.' Signed Scholler, 1796. The drawing itself is: 10.25 in/26 cm by 8 in/20.3 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1796
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Creases, some staining, minor losses all attributable to age. Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU80306245173

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