Infanterist van het Republikeinse leger in Egypte 1839

"Infanterist van het Republikeinse leger in Egypte" is a lithograph by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, a French artist known for his military-themed artwork. Created in 1839, it depicts a French infantryman in the Egyptian desert, with the pyramids in the background. The artwork is a fine example of Charlet's signature style: a simple yet evocative depiction of the everyday life of the common soldier, captured with a strong sense of realism. The lithograph highlights the artist's ability to convey both the harshness of the environment and the fortitude of the soldiers who faced it. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.