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Lancer ice skating on the Bassin de la Villette, 1813
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Lancer ice skating on the Bassin de la Villette, 1813
Lancer and gentlemen ice skating on the Bassin de la Villette, Paris, 1813. Skaters on the reservoir at La Villette, Soldier in uniform of the Polish lancers of the Imperial Guard with czapka headdress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898
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1813 1814 Bassin Bivouac Champs Cossack Courboin Elysees Encampment Esthetics Francois Kalmyk Lancer Lined Muff Napoleonic Octave Shawl Skating Tatar Tents Uzanne Villette
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This handcoloured lithograph, created by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzanne's Fashion in Paris, published in 1898, offers a glimpse into the elegant and refined world of 19th-century French society during the Napoleonic era. The image depicts a Polish lancer, distinguished by his czapka headdress and uniform, gracefully gliding across the frozen Bassin de la Villette in Paris, accompanied by a group of well-dressed gentlemen. The lively scene is set against the backdrop of a winter wonderland, with the parkland surrounding the reservoir blanketed in snow. The lancer's fur-lined coat, muff, and hat are expertly rendered in rich, vibrant colours, contrasting beautifully with the pristine white ice. In the distance, a woman in a fur-trimmed shawl and hat watches the skaters from the shore, her eyes shielded from the cold by a pair of stylish muffs. The presence of the lancer, a member of the Imperial Guard, adds an air of military prestige to the scene. The image may have been inspired by the bivouac encampments of the Cossacks and Kalmyks that were stationed in Paris during the Russian occupation of 1814. The encampments, which were located near the Champs Elysees, were a popular attraction for Parisians, who were fascinated by the exotic culture of the Eastern European soldiers. The statue of a Tatar or Kalmyk warrior in the background further emphasizes the Eastern influence on French society during this period. The intricate details of the soldiers' tents and the ornate decorations on their uniforms are also worth noting, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the print. This beautiful and intricately detailed lithograph provides a fascinating insight into the fashion, culture, and esthetics of the Napoleonic era, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and refinement.
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