Cuirassier of the Imperial Guard, Called the “Poterlet”

Artist: Theodore Gericault
Artwork: Cuirassier of the Imperial Guard, Called the “Poterlet”
Description: Cuirassier of the Imperial Guard, Called the “Poterlet” is a famous painting by Theodore Gericault. The painting depicts a cuirassier, a type of heavy cavalryman, of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon I. The cuirassier is shown on horseback, wearing his cuirasse, a type of metal body armor. The painting is a study of the cuirassier’s uniform and equipment.
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