The Advance of the Cavalry

About this work

This black-and-white etching shows a lone soldier riding a horse through a muddy field. The horse’s legs are raised, kicking up clumps of dirt, and the rider holds a rifle across his lap. In the background, more soldiers on horseback follow, with a distant line of trees and a few small buildings. The title says this is about cavalry moving forward, likely during a battle or drill. The artist used fine lines to show movement and texture, like the horse’s muscles and the rough ground. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Forbes carved images into metal plates.