Title
A Dutch lancer
Caption
A Dutch lancer, known as a ‘red lancer’, belonging to the 2nd Regiment of Light Lancers of Napoleon I’s Imperial Guard. An elite unit within the Guard, this regiment was formed from Dutch troops and distinguished itself in its role as a fast, heavy cavalry unit in the service of the Empire.
Colour engraving by Louis Bombled published in "Le Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène", by Emmanuel de Las Cases, volume 2. Published by Garnier Frères in 1895.
Date
1895
Credit line
Photo12/Pierre Pitrou
Reference
PTR24A00_490
License type
Rights managed
Available size
189.9Mb (12.7Mb) / 26.6in x 27.8in / 7974 x 8325 (300dpi)