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The Runaway Carriage

Circle of Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving horses and a carriage. The image shows several horses pulling a carriage down a street. In the foreground, one horse rears up while a figure stands beside it, arms raised. The carriage is drawn at an angle, suggesting movement, with details indicating speed. A running dog is also depicted near the foreground. The detailed lines and shading convey a sense of urgency and motion in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1830s
Medium
pen and black ink on heavy laid paper on an old mount
Dimensions
5611 × 3263 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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