Portret van een bereden artillerist met twee paarden 1886 - 1910

This photo, titled “Portret van een bereden artillerist met twee paarden,” was created by Dutch photographer George Hendrik Breitner between 1886 and 1910. Depicting an artilleryman standing with two horses, the photo is a striking example of Breitner's use of a candid snapshot aesthetic to capture the everyday lives of ordinary people. The composition focuses on the central figure, highlighting his military uniform and the horses's equipment, emphasizing a sense of preparedness and authority. This work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Breitner’s interest in documenting the social realities of his time, and his masterful use of natural light and shadow to create a captivating image.