A Soldier 1881

"A Soldier" is a portrait by French Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte, painted in 1881. It depicts a young man in a soldier's uniform, standing in a three-quarter pose with his right hand tucked in his pocket and his left hand holding a cigarette. The painting is notable for its loose brushwork and focus on the figure's posture and the interplay of light and shadow. Caillebotte was known for his innovative use of perspective and his depictions of modern Parisian life, often focusing on the working class and the everyday experiences of soldiers.