Horse Drawn Trolley

By John Paul Strain 

Washington 1890 

Horse Drawn Trolley
  • Signed Artist's Proof Classic Canvas Giclée 
  • Limited Edition size: (10) 
  • Image size:17" x 36"
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ships free rolled in a tube
  • Handling time ranges from 5 - 10 biz days 
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Note from the Artist: "In the 1890's, there were a number of ways for residents and visitors to travel around Washington DC. From 1862 to modern times streetcars serviced people across the city and surrounding area. The first streetcars riding on tracks, were drawn by horses and would stop to pick up patrons at designated locations. However, fleet footed residents could jump on board a moving trolley. Horse drawn carriages were another popular way locals and visitors were transported throughout the bustling city. Fares for a ride or "Hack" were not regulated at the time and drivers would charge what ever they could get. Some of the finer coaches charged more. Coaches were large comfortable boxes that hung on leather springs above four stout wheels, pulled by one or two horses. Harnesses and leather fittings were lavishly ornamented with brass and coaches had two oil lamps that provided lighting for evening travel."

About John Paul Strain: Mr. Strain and his paintings have been featured on the television shows of C-Span's Washington Journal, The History Channel, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Throughout his career he has won many awards for his art.  Reproductions of his work have won numerous 1st place awards and "Best of Show" honors, such as the PICA Awards, The Printing Industry of the Carolina's, and at the PIAG Awards in Georgia. Strain is also a featured artist for internationally known collector art companies the Bradford Exchange and the Franklin Mint for which he has created a Civil War Chess Set, several limited edition plate series, sculptures, and many other collectible items featuring his paintings.   John Paul completed a number of commissioned works for the United States Army, which are on permanent display at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort McNair, Washington D.C., and the battlefield visitor's center at Normandy, France.  Today, his original paintings can be found in many noted museums such as the Museum of Fredericksburg, and at Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello. In 2010 Mr. Strain won the Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award presented by the Military Order of the Stars and Bars - Descendants of Officers of the Confederacy. In 2017 Mr. Strain was unanimously chosen by the Board of Directors of the General N.B. Forrest Historical Society for the “Forrest Distinguished Artist of the Year Award” Notably his work has been collected by many US Senators, US Congressmen, State Governors, music and Hollywood celebrities. His work can be found at the United States Pentagon, and assorted United States Navy Military War Ships currently in service. Over 90,000 pieces of John Paul Strain's Limited Edition Art and original paintings have been sold and enjoyed worldwide! 

Options:
100 S/N Paper Giclées - $225
10 Artist's Proof Paper Giclées - $325
Image size 14 1/4" x 30"

100 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées - $275
10 Artist's Proof Studio Canvas Giclées - $325
Image size 13" x 27 1/2"

50 S/N Classic Canvas Giclées - $525
10 A.P. Classic Canvas Giclées - $675 (here) 
Image size 17" x 36"

5 S/N Executive Canvas Giclées - $1200
2 Artist's Proof Executive Canvas Giclées - $1400
Image size 20 3/4" x 44"