Chasseur À Cheval 1885

"Chasseur À Cheval" is a watercolor painting created in 1885 by renowned French artist Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille, known for his detailed depictions of military life. The painting portrays a French mounted soldier in full uniform, riding a chestnut horse through a wooded landscape. The scene captures the realism and precision characteristic of Detaille's work, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail in capturing the soldier's equipment, the horse's anatomy, and the surrounding environment. The painting exemplifies Detaille's mastery of watercolor and his ability to convey a sense of action and drama, making it a powerful and evocative depiction of French military life in the 19th century.