One of a group of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. One of a group of 4 unsigned pencil drawings by an unidentified Russian artist of military scenes. Small oblong folio; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. N.Y., Rockman, 1965.

Cossack soldiers triumphantly arrive on horseback and carry the Eagles, medals, helmets, and flags taken from the French army. The soldiers ride easily through the snow, appearing quite comfortable with the Russian winter. The group of Cossacks are led by a soldier with outstretched arms who carries tattered French flags that proclaim the defeated army to be an "Invincible Legion." In his left hand, he holds three golden Eagle standards; around his neck he wears three medals of the Legion of Honor, and three sabers are attached to his belt. Behind him, his fellow Cossacks are similarly decorated with French Eagles, flags and medals. One Cossack (center r.) even carries a cocked hat--resembling the one worn by Napoleon--on the top of an Eagle standard. A young boy joins the celebrating soldiers. He wears a fur-lined robe that identifies him with the Platoff family, and in jest he has also (somewhat gruesomely) placed a French helmet on his head, and hung a saber at his side. On the left side of the image, figures emerge from Count Platoff's family tents. In the foreground three women wearing fur-lined robes come out to greet the soldiers. One of these women, identified by George as Platoff's daughter, has tried on the coat of a French officer and comments on the flimsy gold braid that decorates the epaulette. The two women to her right gesture toward the girl, and to the Cossack who kneels to display the loot he has taken in battle. Behind this group, two other women emerge from their tents to greet the soldiers. The print is in good condition. However, the lower left corner of the sheet has been torn off. Cossack soldiers triumphantly arrive on horseback and carry the Eagles, medals, helmets, and flags taken from the French army. The soldiers ride easily through the snow, appearing quite comfortable with the Russian winter. The group of Cossacks are led by a soldier with outstretched arms who carries tattered French flags that proclaim the defeated army to be an "Invincible Legion." In his left hand, he holds three golden Eagle standards; around his neck he wears three medals of the Legion of Honor, and three sabers are attached to his belt. Behind him, his fellow Cossacks are similarly decorated with French Eagles, flags and medals. One Cossack (center r.) even carries a cocked hat--resembling the one worn by Napoleon--on the top of an Eagle standard. A young boy joins the celebrating soldiers. He wears a fur-lined robe that identifies him with the Platoff family, and in jest he has also (somewhat gruesomely) placed a French helmet on his head, and hung a saber at his side. On the left side of the image, figures emerge from Count Platoff's family tents. In the foreground three women wearing fur-lined robes come out to greet the soldiers. One of these women, identified by George as Platoff's daughter, has tried on the coat of a French officer and comments on the flimsy gold braid that decorates the epaulette. The two women to her right gesture toward the girl, and to the Cossack who kneels to display the loot he has taken in battle. Behind this group, two other women emerge from their tents to greet the soldiers. The print is in good condition. However, the lower left corner of the sheet has been torn off. Published by Knight. As George suggests, see also BM 12011, 'Regent Valentine,' a satire that adds an additional dimension to this image. See also BM 11994. According to George, ' A legend was current that Count Platoff, helmet of the Cossacks, who was pursuing the French army, had offered his daughter and a dowry of 200,000 rubles to whomever would bring him Napoleon's head.' With this anecdote in mind the Cossacks appear less brave than savage--the spoils of war they carry are transformed into bids for the Count's daughter. Thus, according to this caricature, the fight they engage in is not as much for love of country as it is for a trophy bride and her considerable dowry. 1803-02-14 Caption: Pubd Feby 14th 1813 by S, Knight No 3 Sweetings Alley Royal Exche Dialogue: Young girl, in front of second tent: "Here they come Mother loaded with Honor." Platoff's daughter: "This is like themselves nothing more than tinsel!" Cossack on horseback: "Here we are my Dears you shall all belong to the Legion of Honor." Annotation: THI.53 [?] Annotation: 20 Collector's Mark: A Verse: "Say's Humanity Poet, your pen take & write, And to Boney a Valentine I will indite, It's done! and a volunteer Job. Instead of your Eagles may some bold Cossack! By a fortune blow lay you flat on your back, And present to Miss Platoff your Nob."

12th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossacks loading baggage cart drawn by oxen, mounted lancer looking on at left. 12th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossacks loading baggage cart drawn by oxen, mounted lancer looking on at left. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger

Original unsigned watercolor; horseman facing right, outdoors, short whip in right hand, slung rifle in fur cover. Original unsigned watercolor; horseman facing right, outdoors, short whip in right hand, slung rifle in fur cover. Upright; margins intact; clean. title provided by cataloger

7th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossacks molesting peasant girl, whose father attempts to strike one with whip; mounted lancer in background chasing off boy; horses, farmhouse in background. 7th of 12 mounted etched plates, by and after Klein, of soldiers on campaign, in camps or villages, etc; cossacks molesting peasant girl, whose father attempts to strike one with whip; mounted lancer in background chasing off boy; horses, farmhouse in background. Oblong folio, unbound; mounted on gray paper with blue paper title or label engraved black; some foxing, clean; bound in maroon. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1958. title provided by cataloger

One of a collection of 5 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Man on horseback holding a flag in his right hand, other soldiers in the distance. MC stamped on back. One of a collection of 5 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (not contemporary?) of uniform figures and groups. Man on horseback holding a flag in his right hand, other soldiers in the distance. MC stamped on back. Upright medium folio, right edge wrinkled, tear at bottom edge, somewhat yellowed; mounted in blue cloth album, red leather label stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1967

14th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 Cossack lancers, 1 mounted, 1 standing, outdoors. 14th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 Cossack lancers, 1 mounted, 1 standing, outdoors. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Gabler; uniform groups, landscape background. [See also: Grenadiers Mousquetaires et Chasseurs de l'Armée Russe.] One of a pair of hand colored engraved plates after Gabler; uniform groups, landscape background. [See also: Grenadiers Mousquetaires et Chasseurs de l'Armée Russe.] Upright; margins trimmed; yellowed and soiled. Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

56th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois; mounted figure of Cossack or Bashkir archer in striped red cloak, riding toward left, drawing arrow from sheath. 56th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois; mounted figure of Cossack or Bashkir archer in striped red cloak, riding toward left, drawing arrow from sheath. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 56'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in blue and red, holding long pole. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in blue and red, holding long pole. Unbound; clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

6th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; mounted Cossack in blue uniform, with lance, galloping toward left; smaller mounted figures among steep mountains in background. 6th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; mounted Cossack in blue uniform, with lance, galloping toward left; smaller mounted figures among steep mountains in background. Folio, unbound; in 1/4 green leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold "C. Vernet. Les Cosaques. c. 1810"; worn, soiled.

16th in collection of 67 matted plates; back view, mounted Cossack lancer in blue uniform, facing left. 16th in collection of 67 matted plates; back view, mounted Cossack lancer in blue uniform, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 16. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Man in coat holding spear from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Man in coat holding spear from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier standing with sword in left hand, pistol in belt, and spear in right hand. Other soldiers on horseback in background. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors singed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier standing with sword in left hand, pistol in belt, and spear in right hand. Other soldiers on horseback in background. Unbound, clean; some foxing; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié, sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

3rd in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one uncolored; mounted Cossack riding toward left on flat, open field, holding flail, wearing lance and sabre; battle scene in background. 3rd in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one uncolored; mounted Cossack riding toward left on flat, open field, holding flail, wearing lance and sabre; battle scene in background. Folio, unbound; in 1/4 green leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold "C. Vernet. Les Cosaques. c. 1810"; worn, soiled.

4th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; mounted Cossack riding toward left on flat, open field, holding flail, wearing lance and sabre; battle scene in background. 4th in collection of 6 (of ?) colored and uncolored aquatint plates by Levachez after Vernet; this one colored; mounted Cossack riding toward left on flat, open field, holding flail, wearing lance and sabre; battle scene in background. Folio, unbound; in 1/4 green leather and green cloth portfolio stamped gold "C. Vernet. Les Cosaques. c. 1810"; worn, soiled.

24th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Cossack and Kyrgyz soldiers, 1st in long blue coat, carrying lance, 2nd in gray trousers, with double-bladed weapon. 24th in collection of 67 matted plates; 2 standing figures of Cossack and Kyrgyz soldiers, 1st in long blue coat, carrying lance, 2nd in gray trousers, with double-bladed weapon. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 24. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Cosaque in tan, red and gray, from behind. One of a collection of 88 original watercolors, signed by Finart, of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Cosaque in tan, red and gray, from behind. Unbound; clean; some foxing, in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.

37th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Cossack lancer, in scarlet cloak, tall cap, riding toward right. 37th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Cossack lancer, in scarlet cloak, tall cap, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 37. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

7th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Duranthon; mounted Cossack in ragged dark red cloak, green cap, with lance, riding toward right. 7th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Duranthon; mounted Cossack in ragged dark red cloak, green cap, with lance, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 7. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; mounted figure of fierce cossack in red cap, with lance, charging toward left; burning town in distance. 3rd in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; mounted figure of fierce cossack in red cap, with lance, charging toward left; burning town in distance. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean, in green cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Cosaques". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

45th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in tattered red cloak, green cap, facing left. 45th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in tattered red cloak, green cap, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. Troupes Russes 45'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

1st in collection of 4 (of 5) colored aquatint plates of uniforms; mounted Russian cavalryman holding lance. 1st in collection of 4 (of 5) colored aquatint plates of uniforms; mounted Russian cavalryman holding lance. Upright medium folio, matted; clean. Paris, Bessel, 1955.

15th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Cossack lancer, in pale violet uniform, facing left. 15th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted Cossack lancer, in pale violet uniform, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 15. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

41st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in white uniform, back view, facing right. 41st in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; mounted figure of Cossack lancer in white uniform, back view, facing right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 41'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

38th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Cossack lancer, in pink shirt, blue pantaloons, riding toward right. 38th in collection of 67 matted plates; mounted figure of Cossack lancer, in pink shirt, blue pantaloons, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 38. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

1st in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; cossack in blue uniform and brown cloak, tall cap, firing pistol toward left, holding lance in right hand; wounded or dead soldier on ground at right. 1st in collection of 5 hand-colored semi-caricature engraved plates; cossack in blue uniform and brown cloak, tall cap, firing pistol toward left, holding lance in right hand; wounded or dead soldier on ground at right. Upright folio; plate marks, margins intact; clean, in green cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Cosaques". Paris, Delacre sale, 1961.

44th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in brown fur-lined coat, tall red cap, holding lance, facing left. 44th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Dubois after Desrais; back view, mounted figure of Cossack in brown fur-lined coat, tall red cap, holding lance, facing left. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio stamped gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. 'Troupes Russes 44'. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

11th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; mounted Cossack in brown fur-lined cloak, scarlet shirt and cap, carrying lance, riding toward right. 11th in collection of 67 matted plates, this one by Blanchard; mounted Cossack in brown fur-lined cloak, scarlet shirt and cap, carrying lance, riding toward right. In folio mats, unbound; in black leatherette portfolio st. gold on front cover "Basset. Troupes Etrangères"; clean, some plates trimmed. No. 11. Paris, Ordonneau sale, 1970.

One of a collection of 88 watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray with sword from behind. One of a collection of 88 watercolors signed by Finart of Russian, British, Austrian, Bavarian, Prussian and French uniform figures. Soldier in gray with sword from behind. Unbound, clean; in red marble board slipcase, red leather back stamped gold. Paris, Grangié sale, 1963. Series title supplied by cataloger.