Antique CDV Leclaire French Soldier Uniform Epaulets Versailles

Antique CDV Leclaire French Soldier Uniform Epaulets Versailles

This antique CDV captures a proud French soldier posing in his formal uniform. The portrait highlights the intricate detail of his regimental epaulets, rendered with the crisp clarity typical of the renowned Leclaire studio in Versailles.

The composition reflects the rigid discipline and militaristic pride of the late nineteenth century. Collectors of military portraiture will appreciate the sharp focus on the ornamental shoulder insignia, which serves as a rare visual record of period-specific French infantry attire.

A striking historical study of a Versailles soldier in full uniform.