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L Ruet Meissonier Signed Original Etching Cavalry 1918

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L Ruet Meissonier Signed Original Etching Cavalry 1918
This is an original etching by Louis Ruet, after the painting by Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier. It is a portrait of a cavalry soldier, with others approaching in the distance. Artist: Louis Ruet (after Meissonier) Medium: Etching on vellum Signature: Ruet, In pencil, lower left Publisher: George C. Klackner Copyright date: 1918 Printer: Ch. Wittmann Details: Remarque, lower right margin (soldier) Image size: 6" x 7 1/2" Sheet size: 10 5/8 x 13" Condition: Excellent; some normal curling to the paper; creasing in the upper margin areas This etching is wonderful snapshot of early 1920's provincial France. This is a proud etching that is brimming with detail. Louis Ruet (1895- 1905) was president of French etchers Society, and achieved the Gold Medal of Honour at the Paris Salon. His works became known by etchings after Meissonier.