Phaeton c. 1936

"Phaeton," a 1936 drawing by Fred Weiss (1855-1995), depicts a detailed carriage with a raised hood, showcasing the artist's keen attention to detail in capturing the intricacies of the vehicle. The work is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the carriage's form and structure against a simple, light background. The drawing evokes the elegance and grandeur of horse-drawn carriages, a mode of transportation that was becoming increasingly obsolete in the mid-20th century.