Framed 1810s Engravings of Napoleonic Soldiers From "Ackermann's Repository"
Item Details
A set of two framed antique hand-colored engravings of Napoleonic soldiers taken from copies of the 1809-1829 British periodical Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions and Politics. Featured is Duke of Brunswick Oels, depicting Frederick William (1771-1815), Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and founder of the Black Brunswickers (Herzoglich Braunschweigisches Korps). He is shown wearing his military uniform, including a skull-and-crossbones badge to the hat, that was the emblem of the Black Brunswickers. The engraving is taken from number 16 of Ackermann’s Repository, published in 1810. An identical piece is part of the British Museum collection (museum number 1865,0114.712). The print is titled to the bottom and noted as ‘Plate 22. Vol 3’ to the top right margin. Also featured is A Hamburger Volunteer, depicting a volunteer in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic wars. The engraving is taking from number 54 of Ackermann’s, published on June 1, 1813, and includes a faded plate number to the top right. The prints are matted in off-white and presented in wooden frames with wire to the back for hanging. The frames are marked with mid-century framer’s stickers and stamps to the verso.
Condition
- to Fair; some fading and foxing to prints with age; tears to frames’ paper backings; damage and wear to frames and mats; scratching to frame finish.
Dimensions
- measures one framed print; each visible image measures approximately 5.0″ × 8.75″.
Item #
17STA008-164
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