The Advance of the Cavalry

Edwin Forbes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mounted soldier holding a rifle. The soldier is on a horse, gripping a rifle, with a cavalry unit advancing in the background. A small building is visible in the distance, in an open field bordered by trees. The lighting and shading create a realistic effect, capturing the movement of the rider and the horse. Attention to detail is shown in the texture of the horse's mane and the soldier's attire. The wide horizon emphasizes the military setting.