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A) Head study of an Algerian Tirailleur and Senegalese Tirailleur B) Head study of a Senegalese Tirailleur and a seated Senegalese Tirailleur, in profile

A dual study of colonial military subjects featuring head portraits and seated figures of Algerian and Senegalese Tirailleurs. Louis Agricol Montagné employed both pencil and watercolor to capture the distinctive features and military bearing of these soldiers.

Medium: Both Pencil and watercolour;
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

January 18, 2023

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 240

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Louis Agricol Montagné, A) Head study of an Algerian Tirailleur and Senegalese Tirailleur B) Head study of a Senegalese Tirailleur and a seated Senegalese Tirailleur, in profile

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Both Pencil and watercolour;

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A) Head study of an Algerian Tirailleur and Senegalese Tirailleur B) Head study of a Senegalese Tirailleur and a seated Senegalese Tirailleur, in profile

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Louis Agricol Montagné, A) Head study of an Algerian Tirailleur and Senegalese Tirailleur B) Head study of a Senegalese Tirailleur and a seated Senegalese Tirailleur, in profile

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