Georges FOUILLÉ (1909-1994). Drummer of the grenadiers of the Garde à pied, 8th regiment. First Empire. Lead painted au naturel, signed on the terrace, titled on the bottom with store label "Au Nain Bleu - 408, rue Saint-Honoré - Paris" and Paris" and bearing reference 12158 (minor soiling). Height Height : 20 cm Note: appointed official naval painter in 1947. He produced numerous lead soldiers (notably from the First Empire) and dioramas, nine of which were delivered to the Musée de la Marine between 1948 and 1959.