Twee mannen in een rijtuig c. 1820

"Twee mannen in een rijtuig" (Two men in a carriage), an 1820 engraving by Polish artist Alexander Orlowski, captures a moment of lively movement. The detailed etching depicts a carriage drawn by two spirited horses, as they speed past a building and a gate. One man drives the horses while another sits inside the carriage, likely a gentleman. Orlowski, born in 1777, was known for his skill in capturing details, and this work shows his expertise in depicting both the architecture and the bustling city life of his time. The composition's energy, accentuated by the horses' galloping motion, draws the viewer's attention to the scene, highlighting the dynamism of early 19th-century life.