Armed horseman, possibly Russian
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Armed horseman, possibly Russian is a 1839 watercolor by Pieter von Hess, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a man on a horse, both drawn in loose, quick strokes. The rider wears a dark blue coat, a red sash, and a bright red hat. His horse is light brown, with a simple saddle and bridle. The background is just a plain, pale sheet—no extra details. The artist used watercolor, keeping the lines rough and the colors simple. The red hat and sash stand out against the muted tones. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
An armed horseman is depicted in this painting, attributed to Pieter von Hess and dated 1839. The work was purchased from Gerry Hulme in November 1964 for seven pounds.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Pieter von Hess kept a crumpled sketchbook in his coat and filled it with charging horses before the ink could dry.
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