Beschrijving
Nine members of Napoleon’s army on horseback, all of different ranks:‘Kolonel’ (Colonel), ‘Mameluk’ (Mamluk), ‘Generaal eener Divisie’ (major general), ‘Kurassier’ (Cuirassier), ‘Cornet der Kurassier’ (Cornet), ‘Hussaar’ (Hussar), ‘Kommandant der Keizerlijke Garde’ (Commandant of the Imperial Guard), ‘Jager der Keizerlijke Garde’ (Chasseur of the Imperial Guard) and ‘Chef’ (Chief). The text identifies the men by their attributes and describes how they acquired these ranks because of their courage and loyalty.Amsterdam, P.C.L. van Staden (c. 1850 – c. 1870); address mentioned on the print: ‘Te Amsterdam, bij P.C.L. van Staden Czn. Heerengracht hoek Hartenstraat’; numbered ‘No. 43.’ in upper right corner.