Garde nationale du Royaume de Westphalie: six gravures en couleurs is a set of illustrated plates depicting the National Guard of the Kingdom of Westphalia, produced during the Napoleonic era when the state existed as a French client kingdom (1807–1813).
The subject belongs to the military forces of the Kingdom of Westphalia, created by Napoleon Bonaparte and ruled by his brother Jérôme Bonaparte. The National Guard represented a locally raised force intended for internal security, urban defense, and auxiliary military duties rather than frontline campaigning.
A central feature of the work is its six hand-colored engravings, which illustrate members of the Westphalian National Guard in uniform. These plates typically emphasize distinctions in rank, unit type, and ceremonial dress, reflecting the strong French influence on Westphalian military organization and appearance.
The illustrations highlight the Napoleonic military style adopted in Westphalia, including standardized uniforms, tricolor-inspired detailing, and French-pattern equipment. This reflects the broader effort to align Westphalian military institutions with the structures of the French Empire.
In addition to their artistic function, the plates serve as a visual record of early 19th-century military uniform culture, documenting how a newly created German state adopted and adapted French military aesthetics and organizational principles.
