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The Inconvenience, 1826 (colour litho)
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The Inconvenience, 1826 (colour litho)
PER233988 The Inconvenience, 1826 (colour litho) by Leprince, Auguste-Xavier (1799-1826); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: L inconvenient; diligence; voyage; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23202334
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Baggage Coach Coaches Coaching Confusion Disembarking Fall Falling Horse Drawn Carriage Luggage Omnibus Passenger Passengers Taxi Public Transport
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The Inconvenience, 1826 - A Chaotic Journey
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. This print captures the essence of a chaotic and eventful journey in the year 1826. The artwork, created by Auguste-Xavier Leprince, depicts a scene filled with falling luggage, confusion, and crowded public transport. In this vividly colored lithograph titled "The Inconvenience" we witness the perils of travel during that era. A horse-drawn carriage known as a diligence is shown at its peak moment of inconvenience. Passengers are seen disembarking from the vehicle while struggling to maintain their composure amidst the chaos. The image portrays a sense of urgency and disorder as passengers scramble to retrieve their baggage before it tumbles onto the ground. The overloaded carriage seems overwhelmed by both its cargo and passengers alike. Leprince's attention to detail brings this historical moment to life; every expression on each face tells a story of frustration or surprise. The horses pulling the carriage appear equally bewildered by the commotion surrounding them. "The Inconvenience" serves as an intriguing glimpse into early forms of public transportation – where horse-drawn coaches were relied upon for long-distance journeys. This engraving offers us an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in terms of modern travel convenience. As we observe this snapshot from history captured through Leprince's artistic lens, let us appreciate our present-day comforts while acknowledging those who endured such inconveniences in pursuit of adventure or necessity centuries ago.
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