Women in a Carriage 1815 - 1892

Constantin Guys, a renowned chronicler of 19th-century Parisian life, captures a fleeting moment in "Women in a Carriage" (1815-1892). This delicate watercolor depicts a grand carriage, drawn by two horses, as it navigates the streets of Paris. The figures inside are obscured by a veil of gray, a stylistic choice that reinforces the fleeting nature of the scene. Guys's signature loose brushwork and atmospheric washes lend a sense of immediacy, reflecting his keen observation of the urban landscape. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.