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L Ruet Meissonier Signed Original Etching Napoleon 1920

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L Ruet Meissonier Signed Original Etching Napoleon 1920
This is an original etching by Louis Ruet, after the painting by Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier. Portrayed is Napoleon Bonaparte standing in a forest, while his guards stand watch. Artist: Louis Ruet (after Meissonier) Medium: Etching on vellum Signature: Ruet, In pencil, lower left Publisher: George C. Klackner Copyright date: 1920 Printer: Ch. Wittmann Details: Remarque, lower right margin; "FO" mark, near lower left corner of image, possibly a blind stamp Image size: 6 5/8" x 8 3/4" Sheet size: 10 3/4 x 13 1/2" Condition: Excellent; some normal curling to the paper This etching is beautifully rendered, and shows bravery and watchfulness 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.