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Uniform of the Royal Guard, reign of King Louis XVIII
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Uniform of the Royal Guard, reign of King Louis XVIII
Uniform of the Royal Guard, reign of King Louis XVIII. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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Administration Bibliophile Bonnet Epaulettes Garde Guard Historiques Jacob Lacroix Musket Royale Xviii
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the uniform of the Royal Guard during the reign of King Louis XVIII of France. The image, taken from the esteemed publication "Costumes Historiques de la France" by Paul Lacroix, published in Paris in 1852, offers a detailed and accurate representation of the military attire worn by the elite guards of the French monarchy. The uniform is characterized by its distinctive blue coat, adorned with red and gold trim, and the iconic bicorne hat with a white cockade. The guard's epaulettes display the fleur-de-lis, the symbol of the French monarchy. The guard is armed with a musket and a sword, signifying his readiness for combat. King Louis XVIII, who ruled from 1814 to 1824, reinstated the Bourbon monarchy after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Royal Guard played a crucial role in maintaining order and protecting the king and his family. The uniform of the Royal Guard was a symbol of the monarchy's power and prestige. The intricate details of the uniform, from the gold buttons to the red and gold braiding, are beautifully rendered in this handcoloured lithograph. The use of vibrant colours and precise shading adds to the realism of the image, making it a valuable historical document and an aesthetically pleasing work of art.
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