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Lovely watercolor drawing representing different regiments infantry soldiers (Grenadier the 82nd, 82nd rifleman; conscript 95th, during the blockade of Bayonne in 1814, signed E.Fort * vintage early twentieth century.
This drawing is in good condition. It is under glass. It is signed on the lower right.
A note: tiny wear of time on the frame, see photos.
We put a second drawing this artist on sale on this site.
Bachelor letter, he devoted the first part of his life to drawing. A year before the war 14 Bayonne Mayor Joseph Garat, who had noticed his interest in local culture, first offered him a secretary and inspector of the Communal Library and Archives. During the war, he will be responsible for learning workshops. Although reformed, it is distinguished by its dedication by receiving the Medal of French recognition at the end of the conflict. These years, Ernest Fort left a very detailed account, almost "scientific", which completed its talented drawings - on the edge of caricature - Popular soldiers and characters of local life. The aesthetics of his drawings will make his reputation with collectors of that time and of which the city of Bayonne has decided to acquire some of the drawings for the Basque museum in this year of commemoration of the Great War. (See website the week of the Basque Country).
