Dans vermandois infanterie 1828

Editor: This print is called "Dans vermandois infanterie" by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet. It looks like an etching, maybe? It gives me a sense of everyday life among soldiers. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's compelling how Charlet depicts the mundane alongside military life. Consider the French Revolution's impact, shifting from aristocratic armies to citizen soldiers. How do you think this etching reflects those changes in social structures and power dynamics? Editor: I guess it shows a more relaxed, human side of soldiers, not just heroic battle scenes. Curator: Exactly. By focusing on leisure, Charlet comments on the social fabric being rewoven, hinting at a democratization of military service and questioning traditional hierarchies. Editor: That makes me see it differently. It’s more than just a scene; it's a social commentary.