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Parisian Omnibus

Maurice Prendergast

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse-drawn carriage with a driver and luggage on top. The painting features a horse-drawn carriage moving across a watercolor landscape. The carriage is drawn by a team of horses towards the left of the composition, with its wheels painted in large strokes suggesting motion. On top, there is a pile of luggage or goods. The painting is in the style of Maurice Prendergast, known for his use of watercolors and semi-abstract forms depicting lively scenes.

Artwork Details

Date
1893/1894
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3641 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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