Antique French Plate w/ Napoleonic Soldier 8¼"

This is a 19th-century decorative faience plate, featuring a hand-painted depiction of a soldier in traditional Napoleonic uniform, complete with a musket slung over his shoulder. The illustration is framed by a simple blue circle, while the outer rim is adorned with a geometric border in warm tones of yellow and orange, providing contrast and drawing focus to the central figure. The glaze displays characteristic crackling, adding an authentic antique charm to the piece.

The Napoleonic soldier motif was a popular design throughout France in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, reflecting the significant impact of the Napoleonic Wars on French history and culture. This particular plate is likely a 19th-century reproduction, showcasing the enduring appeal of such designs well into the 1800s.

This plate would make a lovely addition to a gallery wall of antique ceramics or as a standalone piece in a display cabinet.