Artwork preview

L'Accident (The Accident)

Félix Vallotton

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street accident involving a horse-drawn carriage. The scene shows a horse rearing up on its hind legs, causing chaos. Several individuals are trying to control the situation, with one person managing the horse and another holding onto the side of the carriage. The drawing is done in a dramatic, illustrative style with bold black lines against a brownish background. A small crowd of onlookers watches from the side. The background is minimal, focusing on the struggle between man and beast in the center of the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
lithograph (zinc) on yellow wove paper
Dimensions
4616 × 3614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original