Carriage with Driver and Groom: Autumn

Französische Grafik 1870–1879,

This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage. The image shows a carriage pulled by two horses. The horses are depicted with a loose and flowing style typical of sketch work. The horses stand side by side, with their heads slightly turned. The carriage is illustrated with elegance and minimal detailing. The background of the drawing suggests a street-side setting with faint outlines of buildings. The individuals associated with the carriage are represented in a simplified manner, wearing period-appropriate attire. The overall tonal quality of the drawing is purposefully muted.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink and watercolor
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 18.6 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage. The image shows a carriage pulled by two horses. The horses are depicted with a loose and flowing style typical of sketch work. The horses stand side by side, with their heads slightly turned. The carriage is illustrated with elegance and minimal detailing. The background of the drawing suggests a street-side setting with faint outlines of buildings. The individuals associated with the carriage are represented in a simplified manner, wearing period-appropriate attire. The overall tonal quality of the drawing is purposefully muted.

Französische Grafik 1870–1879