Spahi
DrawingsFrench19th century

Spahi

1884

Artists

Jean Baptiste Édouard DétailleArtist

Description

The Spahi were light cavalry regiments of the French army recruited primarily from the indigenous populations of Algeria, Tunisia and Morroco.

Classification
Drawings
Medium
Black ink and wash on beige paper
Culture
French
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

21.11 x 13.65 cm (8 5/16 x 5 3/8 in.)

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