My Bunkie 1899

"My Bunkie" is an oil painting by Charles Schreyvogel, completed in 1899, and currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This dynamic work depicts three cavalrymen on horseback, one of whom is carrying a wounded comrade, as they gallop across a desolate, rocky terrain. The dramatic composition, with the horses in full stride and dust flying, captures the intensity and urgency of a battlefield scene. Schreyvogel was known for his depictions of the American West, particularly the experiences of soldiers during the Indian Wars. This painting is a powerful example of his ability to translate the excitement and danger of this period into a compelling visual narrative.