Military & Political · 19th century
€ 390
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
condition with soft age toning.
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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