Painting of an Officer from Prussian Hussar Regiment 6 (Graf Goetzen, 2nd Schlesisches) by Alfred Stöcke
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Above and Below: This is a fairly large oil painting (120.5cm x 90.5cm) dated 1917 by Alfred Stöcke (1860-1948 Berlin). It depicts a Prussian Hussar of company grade from Hussar Regiment Number 6, Graf Goetzen (2nd Schlesisches). Both the uniform of the officer and the bridle of his horse correspond to Hussar Regiment 6. So far, I have been unable to identify the officer. If you have additional information about this painting, please contact me at: LOVETT155@HOTMAIL.COM
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Above and Below: Many of Alfred Stöcke other works also depict equestrian related subjects
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Above and Below: When I bought the painting in Germany in 2022, it was damaged. There had been a prior attempt to clean the surface and it left marks in the clouds surrounding the image of the rider. I had the painting professionally restored and framed in Falls Church, VA
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Above: Close up view of the horse bridle for the Hussar Regiment 6 Officer. The fittings are gold and the throat latch has a gold crescent moon like device hanging from it. These features are indicative of Hussar Regt. 6
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Above: A close up of the Jagdterrier (German Hunting Terrier) in the lower right of the painting, Stöcke’s signature, and the 1917 date
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Above: Detail of the village in the background of the Alfred Stöcke painting
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I speculate that the painting may be a memorial piece to the life of this hussar officer. I have seen other paintings of this type that are memorials, and this one having a clear wartime date makes me feel that the painting was commissioned following the officer’s death. Again, if you have more information about this painting or the identity of the officer please contact me at: LOVETT155@HOTMAIL.COM
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Above and Below: Different views with outdoor lighting
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Above and Below: The officer's hat has a dark green crown, red band, and yellow piping for the 6th Hussars. The Undress Tunic is dark green with yellow braid also for the 6th hussars. The pants have gold braid that is correct for Hussar Regiment 6
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Above and Below: The bridle for the 6th hussar regiment has gold fitting. A small gold cresent moon shaped orniment on the throat latch can just be made out hanging from a strap under the horse's jaw and throat. The only other hussar regiment this offcier could be from is the 11th Hussars but their horses had silver fittings and a dark fur plume hanging from their horses bridle
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I am looking for more information about this painting by Alfred Stöcke. If you have anything you can share about this painting please contact me at: LOVETT155@HOTMAIL.COM