This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage on a pathway. The image is rendered in a style with intense crosshatching and dense, dark lines to depict texture and movement. The foreground shows a horse pulling the carriage, with the horse's head positioned downward. The carriage is depicted at a slightly elevated angle, with intricate hatch marks creating depth and shadow. The background is shaded heavily, filled with dynamic lines suggesting a turbulent sky. Strong contrasts between light and dark are used to add drama to the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1876
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and foul bite in black on cream laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2991 × 5289 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original