Raoul Arus (1848-1921) – Horse Grenadier – Oil on panel – 19th century

Beautiful oil on panel by Raoul Arus (1848-1921) depicting a mounted grenadier, accompanied by a second rider in the background. Raoul Arus is a French military painter, particularly known for his military scenes, representations of cavalry, and compositions dedicated to the war of 1870. The artist is notably represented in the collections of the Petit Palais – Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris and the Carnavalet Museum. The composition offers a beautiful depth, with the uniformed rider in the foreground advancing along a path in a landscape of soft tones. The work is signed and dedicated at the bottom right: "To my friend Rigaud, " an interesting feature of this painting. An old label on the reverse also identifies the artist: "ARUS Raoul; Military Painter, " with a reference to Bénézit. The painting is presented in its beautiful old gilded wooden frame, decorated with leaves and fluting. Artist: Raoul Arus (1848-1921) Technique: oil on panel. Period: late 19th century. Dimensions: 44 × 32.5 cm. Signature: signed and dedicated. Framing: old gilded wooden frame. An old work presenting a beautiful patina and some visible signs of age in the photographs. The frame has some losses due to its age. A beautiful equestrian military scene, decorative for its subject, format, and old framing.