A Running Postillion
Meet the 18th-century equivalent of an express delivery driver! Scottish artist David Allan captures this postillion in mid-stride, desperately rushing to deliver a sealed letter. Dressed in a flashy teal coat, pink breeches, and a leopard-print hat topped with feathers, he clutches his mail and a walking staff as he passes a milestone marker. This lively Neoclassical watercolor offers a charming glimpse into the pre-industrial postal system, where speed depended entirely on the stamina of a runner's legs rather than the horsepower of an engine.
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