Framed Early 19th Century Graphite Caricatures on Paper of Poilus

Item Details

Artist Unknown
Untitled, Early 19th Century
Graphite Drawings on Paper
Signed in Graphite

Two sets of framed graphite caricatures on paper of poilus, created in the early 19th century. One framed composition features two full-body caricatures of a grenadier and an infantryman on separate sheets of yellow paper, mounted on a maroon surface. The other composition features full-body caricatures of infantrymen on separate sheets of off-white paper; the left figure is depicted at rest, and the right is depicted in an attentive stance. These drawings are also mounted on a maroon surface. All four drawings are signed with the artist’s monogram, possibly reading ‘RJ’. They are presented under glass in matching wood frames with gold-tone liners.

Condition

- wear to frame includes small chips, stains, and finish loss scattered throughout

Dimensions

- measurement of one frame, both same size.

Item #

18DCC006-224