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Mounted horseman loading gun

Unknown

1835

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Mounted horseman loading gun is a 1835 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man riding a brown horse, holding a long gun. He’s dressed in a red robe and white pants, with a tall hat. The horse has a black mane and tail, and a red bridle. The background is plain, focusing all attention on the two. The rider’s relaxed pose and the horse’s calm stance make the scene feel quiet. The artist used soft colors and smooth brushwork to keep things simple and clear. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The six drawings by an unknown artist from 1835 depict Arab horsemen and horses, likely created for illustrative purposes. Each sheet appears to have been removed from the same album or scrapbook. One drawing shows a mounted horseman in the act of loading a gun.

Read the full account in the museum source.