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The Army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw by Jan Chelminski
These are the rare and famous prints from Chelminski and Malibran’s famous book published at the end of the 19th Century. Our publication includes all 48 prints plus our exclusive translated copy of the Uniform Regulations for the Army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw placed into effect in 1810. Also included are notes on each of the prints. Cat. No. P-1 48 prints $69.95
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About the Artist: Jan (John) quite a popular historical and period painter, born 1851 died 1925, also an avid collector, was also famous for his Napoleonic arms collection, he studied first under Julius Kossak who was a great historical and equine painter (his paintings fetch great prices in
Poland), then in Munich with J. Brandt (another great orientalist, extremely popular in Germany and Austria during the turn of century - some of his paintings are in the US, in Philadelphia) Chelminski worked and was popular in Paris, Munich, London and New York where he worked for Teddy Roosevelt. He also worked for the King of Bavaria and Emperor of Russia, and became quite wealthy.
Chelminski painted hunting scenes, sporting events and genere paintings, and after1890 dedicated himself to the historical painting - especially the Napoleonic Period, all very detailed and thoroughly researched works.
In 1904 in Paris he published a book L’Arme Polonaise du Duche de Varsovie with the description and text by Waclaw Gasiorowski a famous Napoleonic Period Polish writer of the era. These plates come from that book.
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