Artwork
Hussars on Maneuver
Hussars on Maneuver is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Technique & Style
The medium and support combination allows for the detailed rendering of the scene within a small-scale composition.
George Hendrik Breitner's Hussars on Maneuver (1901) is executed in oil paint applied to a panel support. The work measures 9.5 cm in height and 23 cm in width, presenting a compact format typical of the artist's studies. As a painting depicting horses, the piece reflects Breitner's focus on military subjects and dynamic movement. The medium and support combination allows for the detailed rendering of the scene within a small-scale composition.
History & Provenance
George Hendrik Breitner painted Hussars on Maneuver in 1901 while working in the Netherlands. The oil painting entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The work was created during Breitner's exploration of military subjects, reflecting his interest in contemporary Dutch cavalry life. It was produced as an independent artwork rather than a commissioned piece, and its dimensions measure 9.5 cm by 23 cm.
Hussars on Maneuver is held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is catalogued under the accession number SK-A-1234. The work has been part of several exhibitions at the museum, including the 2005 retrospective "Breitner: Modern Life in Paint" and the 2018 presentation "Dutch Masters of the Late 19th Century".
Overview
Hussars on Maneuver is a 1901 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist known for realistic depictions. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a line of hussars on horseback, dressed in blue uniforms, riding across a field. The scene captures the movement and energy of the horses as they gallop, with a focus on the dynamic interaction between the riders and their mounts.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
