Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COLORED LITHOGRAPH MILITARY

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COLORED LITHOGRAPH MILITARY UNIFORM - Hand-colored lithograph on paper. Plate 721 from the ”Historical Description of the Clothes and Weapons of the Russian Troops” edited by Alexander Viskovatov, 1841–1862. Titled Chief Officer of the Dragoon Regiment of the Life Guards, 1845–1848. Published by Imp. Lemercier, Paris. Framed. Alexander Viskovatov (1804–1858) was a Russian military historian and major general of the Imperial army. To this day, the ”Historical Description...” is one of the most sought-after sources of information about the history of Russian military costume, covering the vast period from 862 to the reign of Nicholas I. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Graphic Art, Military Uniform, Historical Relics, Antiquarian Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 20 x 16 in. Image 13 x 9 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition with signs of age and wear. Includes minor scuffs on the frame. Please refer to the photos for details. Sold as is.