Antique French Satirical, Politcal, Military Gouache Paintings On Paper Unframed

Description: Two French unframed gouache & legend in ink political, military, satirical paintings (trench art?) on paper. A man (possibly a deserter) is entering a high fenced military area with a sly smile on his face, while tipping his hat to the three guards (Grenadier) with one hand, and holding something casually in the other. As he enters through the gate the guard on his left has his head turned away with one arm extended with his palm up as if to say 'here he is'. The guard on the man's right stands with both arms crossed, rifle positioned on one shoulder, with an incredulous look on his face, while the third guard stands next to him clapping his hands joyously as the man enters into the gate. The second painting appears to depict a French Colonial Moroccan? soldier, apparently tired of his service with the French military, and definitely not believing in the cause. He sits on the bank of a river, his military cap hangs from the branch of a tree overhead. With his hand made pipe in his mouth, and a dejected look on his face, he holds in one hand, a branch tied with his white under ware as a flag to surrender to anyone passing by, while relieving his aching feet in the cool blue water. I date these paintings from the 2nd Empire (1852 - 1870) and perhaps from the unpopular Franco German war where, in 1870 Napoleon III surrendered to the Prussian King William I at the battle of Sedan. Disgusted by their disgrace, many French troops turned their backs on Napoleon and when the news reached Paris, a popular uprising overthrew Napoleon III Second Empire, and the Third Republic was born. These French unframed gouache antique paintings on paper measures approximately 7” x 6” (18.5 x 15.5 cm) with a total dimension unframed with legend approx. 13.7” x 9.8” (35 cm x 25 cm). They are in excellent antique condition with just a few small scratches of paint loss that I can see and as seen in the pics. It will make a wonderful addition to any French Political Military Satire collection and a wonderful conversation piece. So don't let these get away! Size: Painting (Approx.): 7” x 6” (18.5 x 15.5 cm), Total Dimension with legend (Approx.): 13.7” x 9.8” (35 cm x 25 cm) Condition: Excellent antique condition and as seen in the pics. Shipping: This unframed painting is guaranteed to be packed securely. Let's make a deal! Place your bid and please check out my other items! I am located and ship from the United States. I always try to post within 2 days of receiving cleared payment. Return Policy: My goal is to make every buyers experience as enjoyable as possible with clear pics and with as accurate of a description and condition as my research knowledge and eye site can take me. However I am not an expert. I sell vintage and antique items in which the description may not be totally accurate as well as the condition may often have flaws. No return will be accepted except if the condition, description and pics are grossly misrepresented. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Please note that all customs, duties, taxes and fees are the buyer's responsibility.

Price: 155 USD

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

End Time: 2024-12-21T04:03:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14 USD