"François Mes, The General Massena And His Soldiers, Drawing, Late 19th Century"
François Constant MES?-1905, French
The General André Massena and his soldiers
Drawing, ink and ink wash on paper
Signed
drawing: 27 x 37 cm
frame: 33 x 44 cm
Good condition
Superb drawing of a rare quality representing the General André Massena, officer of the army of Napoleon. As indicated by the flag at the bottom of the drawing, he was famous during the battles of Montenotte, Rivoli and Zurich. Perhaps a preparatory drawing for a calendar as shown in the month of October indicated above.
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