This richly detailed chromolithograph by Stanley L. Wood presents an illustrated tableau of cavalry uniforms from across the British Empire at the close of the 19th century. Titled Cavalry — Types of British Regiments, the print showcases a diverse array of mounted soldiers, representing both British and colonial units, including the Royal Horse Guards, the 10th Bengal Lancers, the Canadian North-West Mounted Police, and the Cape Mounted Police, among others. Each figure is depicted in full regalia, standing or mounted, with period-accurate weapons, dress, and insignia.
Created during the height of the British Empire, this lithograph served both as a visual record and a form of imperial propaganda, emphasizing the discipline, variety, and global reach of Britain’s cavalry forces. The artist’s attention to detail and use of color brings a ceremonial elegance to the depiction, reinforcing the grandeur and authority of the British military tradition in colonial contexts.

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