Rijdende Artillerist 1835 - 1850

"Rijdende Artillerist" (Mounted Artilleryman), a watercolor on paper by Albertus Verhoesen, depicts a Dutch artilleryman in full uniform, mounted on a horse. This detailed depiction, created between 1835-1850, offers a glimpse into military fashion and practice of the time. Verhoesen, known for his meticulous attention to detail, showcases the intricate embroidery on the soldier’s jacket and the accoutrements of the horse. This miniature artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the meticulous approach to military portraiture popular in the 19th century.