Arab Horse Soldiers
1871
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1871
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see horse soldiers riding in a desert scene. The painting shows a lot of detail and realism. It's interesting that Guillaume Regamey was part of the first 'Salon des Refusés', which was an exhibition for artists whose work was rejected by the traditional art establishment. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Regamey used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.
