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Couple being married in front of a crowd of dignitaries
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NICHOLAS CHEVALIER (1828-1902)

Tracings of orders and decorations

1874

RCIN 926298

These preparatory sketches of orders and decorations were used by Chevalier for his larger-scale works associated with the 1874 wedding. They capture the variety of awards worn and give a taste of the colour of the ceremonies held at the imperial court.

Purchased by HM The Queen, 1986

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