The Stagecoach for Parliamentary Purposes (recto) Study for Cab and Front Left Wheel of Coach and Study for Head of Crowned Figure Seated on Top of Coach (verso)

1911

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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The Stagecoach for Parliamentary Purposes (recto) Study for Cab and Front Left Wheel of Coach and Study for Head of Crowned Figure Seated on Top of Coach (verso) is a 1911 by Edward Tennyson Reed, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward Tennyson Reed
When & what style?: 1911 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image shows a sketch of a stagecoach with a man walking in front of it. The stagecoach is decorated with various figures, including a crowned person sitting on top. The man is wearing a hat and a bag around his shoulder. The sketch appears to be a study for a larger work, with the artist focusing on the details of the stagecoach and the man's clothing. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. The image is a great example of Edward Tennyson Reed's work, and fans of Impressionism and Realism may want to explore more of his pieces.