Ernest MEISSONIER (1815-1891) Charge of the 14th Dragoon Regiment at Friedland (1807) Large sketch in pencil, wash and gouache highlights. Monogrammed lower right. 60 x 48 cm Under glass. Frame with cartouche identifying the scene. Historical background: Dragons under the Empire were one of the painter's favorite themes, and he produced numerous compositions on the subject. Meissonier's painting "Friedland, 1807" features a charge of cuirassiers.