Who created "Mounted Hussar"?

Mounted Hussar was created by Ernest Meissonier in 1866–75.

When was "Mounted Hussar" created?

This artwork was created 1866–75.

What medium is "Mounted Hussar"?

Mounted Hussar is Red wax, wood, metal, leather and cord.

Is "Mounted Hussar" in the public domain?

Yes, Mounted Hussar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mounted Hussar

Ernest Meissonier

1866–75

Medium

Red wax, wood, metal, leather and cord

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 8 5/8 × 8 1/4 × 3 in. (21.9 × 21 × 7.6 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation Gift, in celebration of its 25th Anniversary, 2002

Accession Number

2002.272

Tags

SoldiersHorses

Art Historical Context

Step into the intricate world of 19th-century France with Ernest Meissonier's *Mountedar* (1866–75), a captivating small-scale sculpture now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection. Meissonier, a master of Realism renowned for his hyper-detailed paintings of military life—especially Napoleonic-era soldiers—crafted this dynamic depiction of a hussar, the flamboyant light cavalry known for their elaborate uniforms and daring charges. At just 8⅝ × 8¼ × 3 inches, piece captures the rider astride his steed in a moment of poised action, blending h...

Mounted Hussar

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