Austrian Hussar Officer Bust

[David Bainbridge]

Like so many of us I’ve been trying to make productive time from my COVID “shelter in place” time. I figured it would be a good time to reduce my stash by a figure or two. So, I closed my eyes, reached into my Gray Army treasure chest and pulled out . . .



This Bonaparte 203 mm bust of a Napoleonic Austrian Hussar officer. It’s painted in the scheme of the Ott (5th) Regiment. The face was a challenge to paint with the brim of the shako hanging out the way it is. The sculpting on the chin is a bit wonky, but the pose really captures the attitude of a hussar of the period. There’s some great detail molded into this kit.



It’s painted in oils. As always, I’m open to comments, suggestions, and feedback

 

[Chrisr]

You have done a superb with it. Very impressive. Congratulations on such fine effort.

Take care and stay safe
Regards
Chris

 

[misfit151]

Excellent work David..... I've got this one somewhere in storage... Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi David

Great to see you pulled this one out the GA

Quite fancy it myself

You've done a great job on this , like the lacing on it and the uniform colours ...really does look good

Thanks for sharing

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Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork ,very nice buste

Mobo

 

[Tonton]

To pick out just one area, the treatment of the fur edging to the pelisse is unbelievably good. There’s a masterclass to be made from that alone! Stunning overall.

Jeff

 

[Richard Baxter]

Great work. The sculptor has really captured the weight of the pelisse and the way that it hangs.

 

[Jimbo]

Wonderful painting, very nice, it all looks really good to me, an inspiration
Cheers
Jim

 

[DaddyO]

Nice one David - looks really good, but might photograph better on a slightly different background? (I find the yellow a bit distracting) Just a thought

Lovely bit of paintwork on the figure
Cheers
Paul

 

[Edorta]

Nice work I love it.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia