Koetsier treurend bij een gestorven paard 1862

"Koetsier treurend bij een gestorven paard" (Coachman Mourning a Dead Horse), created in 1862 by Dutch artist Pieter van Loon, is a poignant pen-and-ink drawing that captures the grief of a coachman mourning the loss of his horse. The drawing depicts a man in a tall hat standing over the body of a fallen horse, while a second horse, still harnessed to the cart, looks on sadly. The scene is rendered in a simple, expressive style, highlighting the emotional weight of the moment. The artist's use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, making the scene feel both intimate and dramatic. The drawing is a powerful example of van Loon's ability to capture the pathos of everyday life. The piece is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.