Pferdefuhrwerk und Menschen auf der Straße c. 1791 - 1803

This pencil sketch by Franz Pforr, titled "Pferdefuhrwerk und Menschen auf der Straße" ("Horse-drawn carriage and people on the street"), captures a moment of daily life in early 19th century Germany. The artist, who was born in 1788 and died tragically young in 1812, created this drawing between 1791 and 1803. The simple, almost childlike style focuses on the movement of the figures and horses, with the carriage itself depicted in a simplified form. This drawing is a testament to Pforr's talent, a glimpse into the everyday life of a time in transition, and is now part of the collection of the Städel Museum.