Cavalry
1837
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Cavalry is a 1837 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a group of cavalrymen on horseback, dressed in dark uniforms and hats, with red accents on their pants. The horses are white, and the men are riding in a line, facing to the right. The background is a blurred landscape with hills and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the movement and energy of the scene. The use of dark colors for the uniforms creates a sense of contrast with the white horses, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into impasto.
