A Hired Coachman in Winter

1820

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii

Associated Names
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii

Artist, Russian, 1777 - 1832

The image shows a horse-drawn sleigh racing across a wintry landscape. The sleigh is pulled by three horses, with their legs in motion. The rider holds the reins, and there is a passenger inside the sleigh. In the background, there is a snow-covered village with wooden structures and church spires. Small birds are seen in the sky. The illustration features detailed line work and a monochromatic color palette creating a dramatic effect.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1988

  • Drawings on Stone: Early European Lithography, NGA, 1988.

Wikidata ID

Q65564613

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