Cuirassier 1872

"Cuirassier" (1872) by Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille, is a realistic depiction of a French cuirassier, a heavily armored cavalryman. Detaille was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the drama of military life. The painting shows the cuirassier standing proudly next to his horse, his armor gleaming in the light. Detaille's work is often associated with the style of Academicism, a movement that prioritized realism and classical ideals in art.