The artwork titled “Carriage Drawn by a Horse” is a pencil sketch created on paper by Vincent van Gogh in 1890. A noteworthy piece within the Post-Impressionism art movement, this sketch exemplifies the genre of sketch and study. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a simplistic yet evocative scene of a horse pulling a carriage. The horse is rendered with strong, fluid lines that capture its form and motion. The carriage, similarly, is depicted with an economy of lines, focusing on essential shapes and perspectives to communicate its structure. The artist’s characteristic, expressive line work is evident, showcasing his ability to convey dynamic movement and structural form with minimal detailing. The absence of a complex background directs the viewer’s attention entirely to the interaction between the horse and the carriage, emphasizing their harmony and synergy.
