A Dragoon on Horseback
The Met
Artist: Edouard Detaille(French, Paris 1848–1912 Paris)
Date: 1876
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (24.1 x 13.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Martha T. Fiske Collord, in memory of her first husband, Josiah M. Fiske, 1908
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man in a plumed military helmet and uniform on a dark horse, with soldiers behind
Detailed Description
This vertical, black and white artwork depicts a military scene centered on a man on horseback. The large, dark horse stands facing left, its head slightly turned, with an elaborate bridle and saddle. The rider, a man in a detailed military uniform, sits upright, also facing left with his head turned slightly forward. He wears a plumed helmet with a prominent feather plume extending backward. A sword hangs at his left side, attached to the saddle. The horse's front legs are close together, while its back legs are slightly spread. To the left and behind the main horse, a group of soldiers is visible. Some stand, while others sit or kneel on the ground. Various pieces of equipment, including what looks like a bugle, are on the ground near them. Further back on the left, a faint line of trees or distant hills marks the horizon. The upper portion of the image is dominated by a light, cloudy sky. On the right side of the image, behind the horse's hindquarters, more indistinct figures are visible on the ground, some appearing to be fallen or lying down, with additional equipment scattered. The foreground consists of an uneven ground surface, with lighter patches suggesting a path or disturbed earth.
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