Who painted Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria)?

Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria) was painted by Giovanni Fattori in 1882.

Where can I see Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria)?

Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria)?

Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria)

Giovanni Fattori , 1882

Cavalry Soldier (Soldato di cavalleria) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Giovanni Fattori. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Gio Fattori [?]

About this work

Overview

Cavalry Soldier is an etching on wove paper by Giovanni Fattori, dated 1882.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cavalryman on horseback navigating a wooded terrain, with tall, slender trees and detailed foliage. The soldier's attire and the horse's musculature are rendered in dark, expressive lines.

Technique & Style

Fattori employed a scratchy, rough etching style to capture the interplay of light and shadow. The work is a proof impression, indicating it was printed before the plate was fully prepared for the final edition.

History & Provenance

The etching is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.