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Fourth royal guard shooter battalion is an original lithograph by antonio zezon. Naples 1856. Interesting colored lithograph which describes the …
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Fourth royal guard shooter battalion is an original lithograph by antonio zezon. Naples 1856. Interesting colored lithograph which describes the royal guard shooters: on the left, an individual in march dress; on the center, a soldier of little importance; on the right, a soldier in full gear. In excellent condition, mit belongs to one of the most famous lithographic collections of the artist: the uniforms of the bourbon army and navy. On the bottom of the lithograph you find the title of the work "battaglione tiragliatori della g.ia r.le", alongside with the roles of the figures illustrated in it "individuo in tenuta di marcia - biggia - gran tenuta " and the place and date to which it belongs "napoli, 1856". Antonio zezon (1803-1881): after a working period at the ministry of war, he devoted himself to lithography and publishing. Little is know about his activity as a painter. In 1830 he partecipated in one of the exhibitions of the royal bourbon museum with a view of the courtyard of the church of santa chiara. He is remembered as a lithographer for: the biographical and lithographic collection of the most illustrious men of every age and nation, dedicated to the prince of salerno (naples 1835); the history of the kingdom of naples from the foundation of the monarchy to the xix century (1839); the pictorial museum of pictures of the royal galleries of europe (1840). Between 1850 and 1856, he created a work sold in installments on the uniforms of the bourbon army and navy. It had the lithographic plant in the royal palace in naples. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 12.2ʺW × 0.39ʺD × 16.54ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item less
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