Montering van de cavalerie van het exercitiegenootschap van Leidse studenten, ca. 1785 1789

This 1789 watercolor drawing, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a member of the Leiden student exercise society’s cavalry unit. It is a detailed representation of their uniform, which features a yellow jacket, white breeches, and a distinctive black tricorn hat with a white plume. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the military culture and fashion of late 18th-century Netherlands. The simple style of the drawing emphasizes the details of the uniform, making it a valuable document of historical costuming and military practices.