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Synopsis
The plates in this book effectively reproduce 1300 color gouaches of the uniforms of Napoleon's cavalry Charmy's reputation led to his being one of the major uniform advisors to Abel Gance when he was making his famous movie, Napoleon. Together with plates depicting scenes of Chasseurs Γ Cheval, Hussards, Chevau-LΓ©gers, Carabiniers, Dragons, Cuirassiers, there are also many plates depicting details of insignia, flags and other uniform detail, right down to horse equipment. Charmy's rfine ability as a uniformologist and an artist are presented here for the first time in book form. Further volumes will follow.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Herissey, Charles
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9782914417075