The Strawberry Roans

Attributed to Constantin Guys

Associated Names
Constantin Guys

Artist, French, 1805 - 1892

This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage. The drawing depicts an elegant carriage being pulled by a team of four horses. The carriage is shown in detail, with large wheels and ornate decorations. Two figures are seated at the front of the carriage, holding the reins. The background features a building with steps leading up to large double doors, flanked by windows. The style of the drawing is characteristic of a period setting, and the line work is detailed, with fluid strokes that capture the movement of the horses and the elaborate structure of the carriage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with watercolor and wash over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.8 x 19.7 cm (4 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.97


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Marlborough Fine Art Ltd., London, by 1956); purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA; gift to NGA, 1985.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64536790

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