Design for Char a Banc, no. 326, from Le Guide du Carossier 1865 - 1875

This design for a carriage, “Char à Banc, No. 326,” was created by French artist Brice Thomas. The drawing, made sometime between 1865 and 1875, is one of many that were published in *Le Guide du Carossier* (Guide for the Coachbuilder), a magazine that showcased the latest designs for carriages and other horse-drawn vehicles. The drawing shows a detailed, elegant design for a two-wheeled carriage, complete with a seat for two and a decorative back. This artwork, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the detailed design work that went into the creation of carriages.