British Isles
c. 1800
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Portraits of the Different Tribes of Russian Cossacks, in marching order
1813
Print after Carl Adolph Heinrich Hess
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Title
Portraits of the Different Tribes of Russian Cossacks, in marching order
Date
1813
Artist
Print after Carl Adolph Heinrich Hess
Description
A large assembly of armed Cossacks on horseback, two in the centre with sabres, all the rest with muskets and spears, mountains in the right background. 1813. Hand-coloured etching with aquatint.
Additional Makers: Print maker - John Heaviside Clark; Print maker - Matthew Dubourg; Publisher - Edward Orme
Inscription: Lettered below the image with title and 'Drawn from the life by Hess / Engraved by Clark & Dubourg', and publication line: 'Published & Sold July 1st 1813, by Edw. Orme, Engraver, Printseller & Publisher, Bond St (Corner of Brook St) London'
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Russia
Country
Continent
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