Cavalerie Francaise 1827 - 1894

M. Hemeleers-van Houter created this print called "Cavalerie Francaise," sometime before 1880, the year of their death. Rows of horses and riders take formation on the page, invoking the rise of French militarism and national identity in the 19th century. The artist's gender is unknown, but the depiction of military might raises questions about the artist's position in relation to the spectacle of war. The repetition of imagery and the splatters of color capture an emotional intensity, reflecting the period's conflicting feelings of pride and anxiety surrounding military power. "Cavalerie Francaise" complicates the glorification of military exploits, hinting at the chaotic realities beneath the surface of nationalistic fervor.