Théodore GUDIN (1802-1880). - Lot 46

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Théodore GUDIN (1802-1880). - Lot 46
Théodore GUDIN (1802-1880). Camp in Algeria, 1830. Oil on cardboard of the house "James and John Hay, Aberdeen". Dedicated "To my friend General Renault, souvenir of our campaign in 1830" and signed in full. 30.5 x 40.5 cm. Work executed in Algeria during the painter's stay, later offered to his friend General Renault as a souvenir of the shared moments. Bibliography: Pierre Hippolyte Publius RENAULT (1807-1870), French officer and politician, took part in the African Campaign, appointed in 1828 as second lieutenant of the 6th line infantry regiment. Entered Algiers on 24 August 1833; Adjutant Major Captain of the Foreign Legion of France in 1837; took part in the expedition of Djidjelli, Bougie, Médéah, and the capture of the Mouzaïa Pass; Brigadier General in 1846; returned to France in 1848; Major General in 1851; Governor in Algeria in 1857 and 1858; appointed Senator by Napoleon III in 1859; took part in the defence of Paris and died during the siege in December 1870.
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