Cavalrists of the Regiment Huzaren No.2Signed and dated 1918 lower rightAnnotated W.H. Piepers, Generaal-Majoormandant der Cavalerie Brigade 1914 - 1918 on the reverseOil on canvas, 50.1 x 76.4 cmProvenance:- Kunsthandel Gebroeders Koch, The Hague/Rotterdam- Private collection, the NetherlandsNote:Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht is known for his military subjects and figures. Because of his military knowledge and accuracy in the depiction of the subjects, his works count as a source of historical reference. It is established that each part of the attire of, for instance, a soldier, was rendered in every detail.During the mobilisation of 1914, a cavalry brigade was formed. This consisted of 4 regent hussars. This cavalry brigade wasmanded from 1914-1918 by Major General W.H. Piepers, who is the first horseman from the left in the painting.Second photo: Demandant der Cavalerie-Brigade W.H. Piepers © NLMEPlease note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request: / +31 (0) 20 30 12 950.