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Trumpeter Of The Hussars, c1815-20. Creator: Theodore Gericault
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Trumpeter Of The Hussars, c1815-20. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Trumpeter Of The Hussars, c1815-20. This figure's uniform identifies him as a member of the hussars--notoriously fearless cavalry--in the French army. He sits astride his horse, at a distance from the raging battle, with his trumpet at his side. Trumpeters needed visibility to sound a charge or retreat, yet his isolation may also symbolize the widespread disillusionment with the French military after the fall of Napoleon in 1815
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1810s Art Museum Cavalry Clark Art Institute Disillusioned French Army Gericault Jean Louis Andre Gericault Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault Theodore Hussar Hussars Isolation Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault Keystone Archives Museum Of Art Plume Plumed Regiment Romantic Era Théodore Gericault Trumpet Player Trumpeter Armed Services Battlefield
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In this powerful and poignant print of 'Trumpeter Of The Hussars' (circa 1815-20), French Romantic artist Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault masterfully captures the essence of a weary warrior, isolated on the battlefield. Dressed in his hussar uniform, with plumed hat askew, this trumpeter sits astride his horse, trumpet at his side - a symbol of both duty and disillusionment. The tumultuous background suggests chaos and destruction, yet our subject remains steadfast, lost in thought as he surveys the ravaged landscape. Painted during the turbulent years following Napoleon's fall from power (1815), this work may be seen as a reflection of the widespread discontent with France's military endeavors at that time. Géricault's bold brushstrokes and vivid color palette bring to life not only the soldier, but also his horse - strong, proud, and majestic in its own right. This striking image is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing both the drama of war and the quiet introspection of those who fight it.
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