Route de Poste 1817

"Route de Poste" (1817) by Louis Philibert Debucourt is a hand-colored aquatint print depicting two horsemen on a gallop. The men, dressed in the uniform of the French postal service, are shown riding through the countryside. The dynamic composition and vibrant colors capture the movement and energy of the scene, offering a glimpse into the daily life of 19th-century France. The print is a prime example of Debucourt's talent for depicting everyday scenes with humor and realism. This print, currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a window into the history of mail delivery and the social life of the era.