Nederlandsche Armée / Soldaat der Nationale Infanterie 1823 - 1827

This watercolor drawing, created by Jean-Baptiste Madou between 1823 and 1827, depicts a soldier of the Dutch National Infantry. The soldier is standing at attention, holding a rifle and wearing the distinctive uniform of the Dutch army of the time. The drawing is an example of military costume illustration, a genre popular in the 19th century, and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The detailed depiction of the soldier's uniform provides valuable insights into the military dress of the period.