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This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage with two horses. In the foreground, there are two horses harnessed to an ornate carriage. The carriage has elaborate detailing. The horses are depicted with dynamic lines suggesting movement. The background is a muted wash indicating a busy street scene. The medium used is likely pencil with washes, creating a soft, atmospheric effect capturing the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era in transportation.
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This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage with two horses. In the foreground, there are two horses harnessed to an ornate carriage. The carriage has elaborate detailing. The horses are depicted with dynamic lines suggesting movement. The background is a muted wash indicating a busy street scene. The medium used is likely pencil with washes, creating a soft, atmospheric effect capturing the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era in transportation.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Open Carriage

Constantin Guys

Medium
black wash on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 19.5 x 28 cm (7 11/16 x 11 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1985.64.92
Credit line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • amusement
  • genre
Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon [1907-1999]; gift 1985 to NGA.

NGA object ID 66493. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.