20th Hussars – 1890 Lithograph by Richard Simkin

Original 1890 chromolithograph by Richard Simkin, depicting a mounted trooper of the 20th Hussars in full dress uniform. Shown in portrait orientation, the figure sits astride a brown horse with a decorative saddle blanket, set against a pale landscape with greenery and open sky. Uniform details include a dark blue jacket with gold frogging, a helmet with red plume, and a drawn sabre. Captioned “20TH HUSSARS” beneath the image; Simkin’s signature appears lower left.

- Artist: Richard Simkin (signed) 

- Date: 1890 

- Medium: Chromolithograph on card 

- Mounting: Card-mounted, unframed 

- Dimensions: Approx. 37 × 46 cm

- Condition: Very good. Colours remain vivid; no foxing.

Protected under glossy cellophane which may affect photographic clarity. Enhanced image included to show colour fidelity under daylight-balanced lighting.

A confident cavalry study with strong vertical composition and crisp regimental detail. Particularly suited to collectors of British Hussar regiments or late Victorian mounted formations.