Looking for info on Napoleonic Era French Backpack

[Brent Fordham]

I seem to recall finding a photo here some months ago showing a Napoleonic era French backpack (the cowhide type). It may have been a photo or it may have been a well painted example. Does anyone recall anything? I'm trying to finish my old Verlinden 200mm Fusilier Grenadier bust and am looking for a style/colour reference.

Thanks,
Brent

 

[je_touche]

Hello Brent,

don't paint the edges white, which is a mistake often seen on figurines and in paintings. Otherwise, you can use any cowhide or goathide as a reference.

 

[Brent Fordham]

Thanks for the advice, Andreas.

 

[IIICorps]

The Osprey series has several examples. Here's the real thing: http://www.fusiliers.com/item_gdegrenpiedv8.html

 

[Brent Fordham]

Thanks very much, Michael! I spent considerable time googling for an image like that, but couldn't find anything. Much appreciated

 

[Gary D]

Hi Brent, where in Alberta are you? I'm in Calgary. If I remember right I think I saw photo's and even painting instructions for what you want from Danilo Cartacci's Advanced Figure Painting Book. I will have a look when I get home.

Gary D

 

[Brent Fordham]

Hi Gary,

I have the Cartacci book, but haven't looked through it completely yet. Perhaps my answer is right under my nose! Thanks for the heads-up.

I'm just south of Edmonton.

 

[Brent Fordham]

Checked the Cartacci book and there it was - a SBS on painting a fur knapsack, albeit a British one. Good call, Gary.