Lancer on Foot Walking Next to his Horse
1817
Medium
Lithograph in black on cream wove paper
Dimensions
Image: 22 × 32 cm (8 11/16 × 12 5/8 in.); Sheet: 28.7 × 40.9 cm (11 5/16 × 16 1/8 in.)
Classification
lithograph
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
39997
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of early 19th-century France with *Lancer on Foot Walking Next to his Horse*, a captivating lithograph by Carle Vernet from 1817. Vernet, a master of equestrian and military scenes, was renowned for his dynamic depictions of horses and soldiers, often drawing from his experiences during the Napoleonic Wars. Created just two years after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, this print evokes the era's cavalrymen—lancers, elite light cavalry known for their lances and agility. The image captures a poignant moment of a dismounted lancer striding beside his steed, blending realism wit...
About the Artist
Carle Vernet · 1758–1836
Comment on works: Horses; Landscapes; History; Battles