Stagecoach passengers at breakfast – James Pollard, c. 1861
€1.350
“Stagecoach passengers at breakfast. Redbourn.” Drawing in watercolour, pen and black ink made by James Pollard as a design for an engraving for Thomas Cross’s book “The Autobiography of a Stage Coachman” from 1861. Size: 30 x 45 cm.
In his colorful memoir, Thomas Cross shares his experiences as a stage-coachman in the early 19th century. From run-ins with highwaymen to the challenges of navigating the treacherous roads of England, Cross’s tales offer a rare glimpse into a bygone era when horse drawn stage coaches were being used for travel. With its lively anecdotes and vivid descriptions, this work offers a fascinating insight about the grit and determination of everyday people.
The scene depicts a lively inn where travelers have stopped are heaving breakfast. Bustling with activity, it gives a glimpse into the daily lives of stagecoach passengers and the staff attending to them.
Coachmen wearing heavy coats warm themselves near the fireplace. Ladies wearing bonnets are enjoying their enjoy coffee, whilst boys in livery are serving the guests. A dog stands on its hind legs, hoping for a scrap of food. A barber is shaving a man. Seated next to them, someone is pulling on his boots, preparing to depart. Through the window a stagecoach is visible with a man blowing his horn, signaling for the journey to continue.
James Pollard (1792–1867) was a British painter noted for his mail coach, fox hunting and equine scenes.
Price: Euro 1.350,-