The image is a pencil sketch on light textured paper of horse-drawn covered wagons. The scene shows a series of wagons extending into the distance. A horse is on the left, and the largest wagon is in the center with detailed wheels and a visible cover. Smaller covered wagons and figures suggest a convoy, receding into the upper right. The sketch uses delicate pencil strokes for a sense of movement. The palette is monochromatic, with soft pencil gray tones against the tan paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1864
- Medium
- graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4287 × 3319 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original