Cavalry unit.
Red clothing, armour and a walking horse make Morosini an imposing mounted portrait. Del Prado’s cavalry series includes this Venetian naval commander and doge, showing how a mounted figure can represent status as well as battlefield service.
The blue-grey uniform and brown horse give this Russian hussar a restrained appearance. The Del Prado reference shows the figure in its blister, preserving a useful label for a subject often overshadowed by British accounts of the Crimean War.
A round red shield, crested helmet and upright spear distinguish this mounted officer from the familiar Roman infantryman. Del Prado’s subject opens a view of the people and horses around Caesar’s legions.
The pale horse covering, armoured rider and long upright weapon give this Del Prado subject a striking outline. It brings Chinese mounted warfare into a cavalry collection often dominated by European uniforms.
A broad hat, decorated outer garment and dark horse give this captain the recognisable character of a royal musketeer. Del Prado’s mounted pose points towards the real military role behind the literary image.
A raised weapon, round shield and dark moving horse make this Iberian rider an energetic Del Prado subject. Red and earth-toned clothing gives the figure a warmer palette than many later cavalry uniforms.
The dark horse, round shield and raised weapon give this Del Prado horseman a compact ancient silhouette. The reference photograph preserves the figure in its original-style blister, including a printed subject label.
A long forward-pointing lance and red clothing give this mounted figure a direct, forceful shape. Del Prado’s Swabian League subject belongs to the political and social upheavals of the early sixteenth century.
The lifted arm and rearing horse make this Del Prado captain a dramatic mounted figure. Yellow trim stands out against the subdued uniform, placing the visual emphasis on command and movement.
A blue upper garment and red saddle covering make this hussar a colourful addition to Del Prado’s earlier cavalry subjects. The Esterházy name adds historical interest, but also requires care when identifying a regiment.
