André Brasilier, *Le Cadre noir*, oil on canvas, 46 × 55 cm (18.1 × 21.7 in.), c. 1963

Cadre Noir is an oil painting from around 1963 by André Brasilier (1929 - ). "Cadre Noir" refers to the elite corps of equestrian instructors at the French National Riding School, a tradition that dates back to 1828 in the artist's hometown of Saumur. Their black uniforms are a well-known symbol of the region.

The painting depicts riders in black on jet-black horses, neatly arranged against a white fence, with one exception: a single, fiery red horse and its rider stand out vividly. This striking contrast in colors strongly evokes the influence of Fauvism, and succinctly embodies Brasilier's lifelong central theme regarding horses—"beings symbolizing power, dynamism, and beauty."

This is an important early work by Brasilier, capturing the tradition and pride of his hometown, Saumur, with bold colors and a dynamic composition.