Artwork
Hussars Riding Single File
Hussars Riding Single File is an ink print by the Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hussars Riding Single File is an etching created by George Hendrik Breitner in 1890. It is a print depicting a line of horse riders.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a row of horsemen, likely hussars, riding in single file across a field. The simple, sketchy rendering of the horses and riders emphasizes their movement.
Technique & Style
The etching features dark lines against a light background, with the ground textured by short, jagged marks. The loose, quick lines suggest a focus on capturing motion rather than detail, a style well-suited to the etching technique.
Context
Breitner was associated with Amsterdam Impressionism and often documented everyday scenes and movement with precision, sometimes using photography to capture details.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
a) On Maneuvers (recto); b) On Maneuvers (verso) (Alle Manovre)
Tethered
Preparing for the March
Cavalry Battle
Herding the Cows at Dusk (Vachère le soir)
a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)
Reiter II (Horseman II)
a) Artillery on Mission (recto); b) Artillery on Mission (verso) (Artiglieria da campagna)