The Royal Mails Departure from the General Post Office, London
1830
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1830
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a busy London street with lots of horse-drawn carriages. A big, pale building with tall columns stands in the background. People in fancy clothes walk or ride in the carriages. The sky is light and soft, like a calm day. Notice how the artist used smooth colors to show shadows and light. The horses and carriages look ready to move, but everything is still. Look up Romanticism to see how this style used everyday scenes to tell bigger stories.
