Moncey, Ex-colonel of the 3rd Hussar Regiment 1818

Eugène-Louis Lami's 1818 lithograph "Moncey, Ex-colonel of the 3rd Hussar Regiment" depicts a military figure on horseback. The print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Lami's meticulous detail in capturing the subject's uniform and the steed's anatomy. The work represents a genre of historical portraiture, prevalent during the 19th century, focusing on significant figures and events. The use of lithography, a printing technique developed in the 18th century, allowed for mass reproduction and contributed to the accessibility of art at the time.