Kongelig hestegarde
1807
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1807
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a soldier on horseback. The rider wears a tall black hat with a white plume, a light coat, and dark boots. The horse is brown with a red saddlecloth that has a white stripe and a small symbol. The soldier holds a long rifle and looks straight ahead. The artist signed the bottom right corner with the year 1807. The painting feels formal and precise, with careful attention to the uniform and horse. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style shaped art.
