1930 Gallant Parade: Cavalry Study by Eugène Pechaubès 41×33 cm

“Gallant Parade: Cavalry Study by Eugène Pechaubès”
Oil on paper, 41 x 33 cm framed, signed lower right.

Description:
A proud officer on a noble steed leads a formation in this dynamic and historically charged equestrian composition by the renowned French painter Eugène Pechaubès. Rich with movement and military precision, this work captures the grace, discipline, and spirit of the cavalry, with each figure finely detailed and set against a soft, windswept sky.

About the Artist:
Eugène Pechaubès (1890–1967) was one of the most celebrated French military and equestrian painters of the 20th century. Known for his passion for horses and historical accuracy, he brought battlefields and parades to life with elegance and drama. His career began in fashion illustration and scenic design, but his true fame came through his military subjects, particularly Napoleonic and 19th-century French cavalry scenes.

Pechaubès exhibited regularly at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon des Artistes Français, earning accolades for his meticulous rendering and romanticized depictions of French military history. His works are part of private and institutional collections across Europe and the United States. A favorite among collectors of equestrian art, Pechaubès is praised for blending academic discipline with vibrant storytelling