Erewacht te Leiden, 1811 1811

This artwork is an illustration of a soldier on horseback, part of a series of military fashion plates. It depicts the uniform of a "Garde d’Honneur," a ceremonial guard of the Dutch King, Louis Napoleon. The artwork was printed in 1811 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork exemplifies the 19th-century fashion for detailed military illustrations, highlighting the intricate designs and details of the uniform, which included a tall bicorne hat, a white plume, a black coat, and white breeches. This artwork offers valuable insight into the fashion and military culture of the time.