Kurassier met helm en blauwe mantel, zittend naast een oude dame in reistoilet 1839

"Kurassier met helm en blauwe mantel, zittend naast een oude dame in reistoilet" (1839) by Henry-Bonaventure Monnier is a watercolor on paper housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a seated elderly woman in a white bonnet and a checkered shawl next to a mounted soldier in blue. The composition and use of light and shadow evoke a sense of intimacy, characteristic of Monnier's style. This small-scale piece exemplifies his talent for capturing everyday moments, highlighting the diverse social classes of 19th-century society.