The Garbage Cart 1870

William P. Chappel's "The Garbage Cart" (1870) is a small oil-on-canvas painting that depicts a street scene in New York City. The painting shows a horse-drawn cart, likely used for collecting garbage, as it travels down a cobblestone street lined with brick houses. In the distance, one can see a yellow house that stands out against the backdrop of the cityscape. The painting is a charming example of 19th-century American landscape painting, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the city. Chappel's detailed depiction of the cart, houses, and streets provides a sense of realism and captures the urban environment of the time. The work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.