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Alexander Ivanovitch Sauerweid (1783-1844)
French Army. Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard. About 1814. 1814
Watercolour | 46.5 x 32.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915894
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A watercolour of a mounted officer from the elite Imperial Guard, which was personally commanded by Napoleon. The drawing is traditionally held to represent Marshal Mortier who was forced to miss the Battle of Waterloo due to an attack of sciatica.
Provenance
Probably purchased by George IV when Prince Regent
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour
Measurements
46.5 x 32.0 cm (whole object)
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Other number(s)
RL 15894Featured in
ExhibitionWaterloo at Windsor: 1815-2015: Windsor Castle
Throughout 2015, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, this exhibition will combine a themed trail through the State Apartments with a display of prints, drawings and archival material that explores the battle and its aftermath.
