General Pelissier in the Crimea - Original 19th Century Wood Engraving
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Original wood engraving of General Aimable Pelissier on horseback in the Crimea, rearing his mount and dressed in full uniform with a plumed bicorne. Below, the title in Spanish: "El general Pelissier en la Crimea".
Original wood engraving of General Aimable Pelissier on horseback in the Crimea, rearing his mount and dressed in full uniform with a plumed bicorne. Below, the title in Spanish: "El general Pelissier en la Crimea".
Pelissier (1794-1864) was the last French commander in chief in the Crimean War; the taking of the Malakoff tower in 1855 earned him the marshal's baton and the title of Duke of Malakoff. The print comes from a Spanish illustrated publication of the period.
Medium: Original wood engraving on paper.
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: Sheet 5.6 x 8.3 in (14.2 x 21.2 cm).
Condition: Fair; the paper toned, with some rubbing and small tears in the margins from handling, outside the image.
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Original wood engraving of General Aimable Pelissier on horseback in the Crimea, rearing his mount and dressed in full uniform with a plumed bicorne. Below, the title in Spanish: "El general Pelissier en la Crimea".