Bogdan Slezkin (20th century), "Lancer of the 2nd Lancer Regiment of the Congress Kingdom".

oil on board, 1975, 10 x 9.5 cm, signed at the bottom with monogram: "HB".

On the reverse, author's description with dedication: "POLISH ARMY | 1797-1831 | KINGDOM OF CONGRESS | REGIMENT OF 2ND | LANCERS | WIELICE TO HONORABLE | MR. COUNSELLOR -L.L. | SHROUDED IN CLOUDS | OF PIPE SMOKE | TRULY GRATEFUL AND | SINCERELY DEVOTED - AUTHOR | MAL. B. SLEZKIN - 1975".
Condition: cracks and slight rubbing of the painting.