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Nicolas Toussaint Charlet
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet: A Voice of the Veteran and a Master of Lithography Born in Paris in 1792, Nicolas Toussaint Charlet’s life was inextricably linked to the tumultuous events of post-revolutionary France. His father, a dragoon serving in the Republican army, tragically died in service, leaving his widow, Madame Charlet, and young Nicolas facing profound poverty. Remarkably, this hardship fueled her determination; she secured he
r son an education at the Lycée Napoléon, a testament to her unwavering spirit and fervent Bonapartist beliefs – a debt of affection that shaped Charlet’s lifelong loyalty. Charlet's early career began in a surprisingly mundane role within the Paris city administration, registering recruits. However, his innate artistic talent quickly superseded this administrative duty. He found refuge and mentorship in the atelier of Baron Gros, a d…