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Light cavalryman charging, by Henryk Pillati, oil, 1873

Light cavalryman charging

Henryk Pillati

1873

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Light cavalryman charging is a 1873 oil by Henryk Pillati, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Henryk Pillati
When & what style?
1873
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a cavalryman on horseback, charging forward. He wears a red and white uniform, complete with a helmet and a sword at his side. The horse is dark brown, with a flowing mane and tail. In the background, there are other figures, but they're not as clear. The overall mood of the painting is one of energy and movement, with the cavalryman and his horse taking center stage. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Henryk Pillati.

About the artist

Portrait of Henryk Pillati
Artist

Henryk Pillati

Henryk Pillati (19 January 1832 – 16 April 1894) was a Polish illustrator, caricaturist and history painter, in the Classical style.

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