Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COLORED LITHOGRAPH MILITARY

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COLORED LITHOGRAPH MILITARY UNIFORM - Hand-colored lithograph on paper. Plate 443 from the ”Historical Description of the Clothes and Weapons of the Russian Troops” edited by Alexander Viskovatov, 1841–1862. Titled Holstein Artillery Cap, 1756–1762. Drawing by Boris Chorikov. Lithographed by R. Bir. 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. Boris Chorikov (1802–1866) was a Russian academic artist. R. Bir served in the Editorial Office of the Russian military chronicle. 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 and scratches on the frame. Please refer to the photos for details. Sold as is.