Armata rusă în 1877
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From the collection of King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
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From the collection of King Ferdinand I National Military Museum
The painting depicts a man on horseback, wearing a military uniform and hat, riding through a grassy field with a tree in the background. The sky is cloudy, and there are people and horses in the distance. The man's uniform is dark, and his hat has a red band. He is holding the reins of his horse, which is brown with a white patch on its forehead. The tree in the background is tall and has a few branches. The sky is cloudy, with some pink and orange hues. The painting is done in muted colors, with a focus on earth tones. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. You can learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro in his other works.