Achille Fouquier (1817-1895?) 11 : Ruins In Smyrne

Achille Fouquier (1817-1895?) 11 “Soldiers in the ruins of Smyrna” pencil drawing 11 X 18 cm approximately, signed with the monogram and dated 1853, framed by a Marie-Louise surrounded by a line 25.5 X 34 cm.
This drawing shows us figures dressed in the oriental style, perhaps soldiers, annotated "taken from sardea" relegated to the Marie-Louise "Pachaliek de Smyrne" Tireless traveler, Achille Fouquier brought back sketches, anecdotes, observations collected in several books that were published. Whether from the Basque Country (he was mayor of Saint-Jean-de-Luz), Italy, Greece, the Balkans or the Middle East, his drawings taken from life are testimony to the history of these regions Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone.
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