France / 1818
A Stagecoach
Look closely at A Stagecoach. A dense group of many adults, the men in top hats, sit atop a stagecoach pulled by four horses at full gallop.
Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates A Stagecoach to 1818.
A CLOSER LOOK
Horace Vernet (French, 1789-1863) printed by Francois Seraphin Delpech (French, 1778-1825) made this print. The museum dates it 1818.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoA StagecoachOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.