The Gotthard Post (1873)
1873
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1873
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This painting depicts a postal coach in motion, with a driver seated at the front and a team of four white horses pulling it. The coach is yellow, and the driver wears a black jacket and a red shirt. In the background, there are mountains and a herd of brown cows. The coach is traveling on a dirt road, and the driver is holding a whip in his right hand. The horses are running, and their manes are flowing in the wind. The background is a rocky mountainous landscape with a blue sky above. The scene is dynamic, with a sense of movement and energy. The use of color and light adds depth and texture to the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up Rudolf Koller.
