Zittend stelletje in ontspoorde paard-en-wagen 1829 - 1840

"Zittend stelletje in ontspoorde paard-en-wagen" (Sitting couple in a derailed horse-drawn carriage) is a lithograph created by Léon Alphonse Noël between 1829 and 1840. The piece depicts a couple in a carriage that has run off the road, highlighting the fragility of a romantic journey. Noël was known for his detailed depictions of everyday life, capturing the beauty of nature and the human condition. The lithograph, with its delicate lines and subtle shading, invites viewers to contemplate the precariousness of life's path. This artwork can be considered a representative example of the Romantic era, which emphasized emotions and personal experiences.