A suite of 14 original copperplate etchings, on 7 single sheets, for "La France Militaire". Overall size ca. 270 x 180 mm. With two impressions on each print, measuring ca. 90 x 110 mm each. Good impressions with ample margins all-round. In overall good condition (margins soiled & foxed to various degrees, slightly affecting 2-3 images). - - First edition. Martinet and Lacouchie, along others, are signed on the metal, succeeded by "del." implying this is the artist from whose drawing the engraving or etching was made. Lacouchie cut himself the metal, and his signature, as well as those of other craftsmen, is succeeded by "sculp." meaning "carved". The prints, involving both etching and engraving, depict a beautiful array of military and civilian uniforms and costumes, very finely executed. An impressive visual representation of the military and civilian human landscape of the Premier Empire (1805-1815). Preserved in acid-free, pH-balanced Renaissance archival paper. Scarce. ADDED: 4 similar prints, each depicts a costume study and a landscape view (2 prints foxed.)
