A Stagecoach

Horace Vernet

Created:

Movement:

1818

Romanticism

key Notes:

Dynamic movement, Romantic realism

Dimensions:

Image: 33.2 × 50.9 cm (13 1/8 × 20 1/16 in.); Sheet: 41.9 × 61.4 cm (16 1/2 × 24 3/16 in.)

medium:

Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper

Difficulty:

Expert

New game

story of the work:

"A Stagecoach" by Horace Vernet, printed by François Séraphin Delpech, depicts a dynamic scene of a stagecoach in motion, capturing the essence of 19th-century travel and transportation. Vernet, known for his vivid portrayals of contemporary life and historical events, collaborated with Delpech, a prominent lithographer, to produce this work, which exemplifies the intersection of art and emerging print technologies of the period.

Description of the work:

The lithograph "A Stagecoach" by Horace Vernet, printed by François Séraphin Delpech, depicts a dynamic scene featuring a stagecoach in motion, rendered with precise line work and tonal contrasts on ivory wove paper. The composition captures the energy and movement of the horses and carriage, emphasizing Vernet's skill in conveying action and detail through the lithographic medium.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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