Kales met vier passagiers 1827 - 1828

Victor Adam created this lithograph of a carriage with four passengers. The horses, symbols of virility, power, and forward movement, draw the viewer's eye. Notice how the animal on the right has been cropped, as if the scene has been clipped mid-motion; this truncation is not simply about capturing a fleeting moment, but rather suggesting a larger, continuous journey. Such images of travel become metaphors for life itself, where individuals are propelled forward. This imagery echoes in various forms across time, from ancient Roman processional friezes to modern film, each medium capturing the human desire for progress. The emotional undercurrent here—this relentless push forward—speaks to our collective subconscious, a shared memory of seeking something beyond the horizon. The recurring motif underscores our timeless, relentless drive to move, discover, and evolve, even as the landscape around us continues to change.