Cavalry Soldier with Sword on Horseback (1863)
Winslow Homer1863 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1910)
Specifications
- Year
- 1863
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1836–1910
About the artwork
This page presents "Cavalry Soldier with Sword on Horseback" (1863), created by Winslow Homer. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings in brief: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. About the period around 1863: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"Cavalry Soldier with Sword on Horseback" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1836–1910
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