One-Horse Sleigh

A lovely rendition of a quintessential winter scene in Central Park during the Gilded Age. A couple enjoys a cozy ride in a horse-drawn sleigh, a popular pastime among New York’s elite during the colder months. The statue in the background, lightly dusted with snow, adds a touch of historical reverence, representing one of the many commemorative sculptures that dot the landscape of Central Park, celebrating figures important to the city and nation. The snow-covered park and bare, frost-heavy trees evoke the serene, almost magical quality of Central Park as a cherished refuge from busy city life.