Henri MONNIER (1805-1877)
The soldier
Ink and watercolour, signed lower left and dated 1871, inscribed lower in brown ink "This sabre is the best day of my life! I am returning to the capital and if you call me back at the head of your phalanxes I swear to defend, to maintain our institutions and if necessary to fight them."
33.2 x 25.5 cm
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