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German Military Portrait, Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 11, 1870
£330
$440 · €390
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1870
- Sheet size
- 14 × 8.7 in (35.5 × 22.1 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Condition with soft age toning.
- Collection
- Uniforms & regiments
- Era
- 1816 to 1899, Empire and industry
- Stock no.
- f_48007542
German Military Portrait, Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 11, 1870
Issued September 24, 1870, this Vanity Fair print portrays a German military officer identified as “Fritz.” The formal pose and detailed insignia reflect the political climate of Europe during the Franco-Prussian period.
Such international military portraits are popular with collectors of European history and military iconography.
Condition: Good condition with light age toning.
Framing tips: A neutral off-white mat with a dark walnut frame provides a refined, museum-style look.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870
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