A Cavalry Officer
1894
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1894
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting depicts a cavalry officer on horseback, dressed in a black and red uniform, complete with a tall hat and a sword at his side. The horse is brown with a black mane and tail. The background is a light-colored field with other people and horses visible in the distance. The officer's uniform and the horse's tack are detailed, suggesting a sense of realism. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's eye to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Édouard Detaille.
