Antique CDV Ed Baltazard French Soldier 51st Regiment Beauvais Creil

Antique CDV Ed Baltazard French Soldier 51st Regiment Beauvais Creil

This antique CDV features a proud French soldier serving in the 51st Regiment. The photograph captures the rigid posture and detailed uniform typical of mid-19th-century military portraiture, reflecting the martial spirit of the era.

The subject was captured by the photographer Baltazard, who operated studios in Beauvais and Creil. This piece offers a rare glimpse into the local history of the Oise region, perfect for collectors focused on French military uniforms or the specific photographic legacy of the Baltazard firm.

A remarkable portrait of a 51st Regiment soldier from the Beauvais and Creil area.