Standard: Louis Napoleon to the 33rd Infantry Line Regiment 10 - 1852

"Standard: Louis Napoleon to the 33rd Infantry Line Regiment" is a lithograph by Auguste Raffet, created in 1852. It depicts the standard of the 33rd Infantry Regiment of the French Army, which was presented to the regiment by Louis Napoleon, later known as Emperor Napoleon III, in 1852. The artwork showcases the intricate details of the standard, including the French tricolor, the eagle, and the inscription "Louis Napoleon to the 33rd Infantry Line Regiment". Raffet's meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of his work, captures the visual grandeur and symbolic importance of the standard in 19th-century France. This lithograph is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the military traditions and iconography of the Second French Empire.