Antique French colored engraving "Promenade en Guigue" by Carle Vernet

A charming antique French engraving depicting an elegant pastoral scene titled "Promenade en Guigue." The artwork shows a horse-drawn carriage (gig) with passengers traveling along a tree-lined country road, with additional figures on horseback visible in the distance. The print captures the refined leisure activities of 18th or early 19th-century French society.

The engraving features fine detail with delicate line work characteristic of the period, showing dappled light through foliage and careful attention to the horse's movement and carriage details. The piece has a lovely aged patina and is presented in a simple wooden frame.

Details:

• Dimensions: 7 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W
• Medium: Engraving on paper
• Age: 19th century (likely early to mid-1800s)
• Origin: French
• Signature/mark: "Dessiné par Carle Vernet" (drawn by Carle Vernet); "Gravé par Le Bas" (engraved by Le Bas) visible in print
• Disclaimers: Age-appropriate wear, including foxing, discoloration, and surface marks on the paper.