Design for a Carriage 19th century

This anonymous design for a carriage captures the spirit of innovation and status in its time. The enclosed carriage, a symbol of luxury and privacy, speaks volumes about the aspirations of its would-be owner, reflecting the desire for social elevation. Consider the wheel, a motif that rolls through the ages, from ancient sun-symbols to the cycles of life in Eastern philosophy. Here, it's not merely a functional component but a representation of progress and the relentless march of time. In ancient times, the wheel was a symbol of the sun god, representing power and divinity. The symbolism then shifted to the wheel representing a cycle, an ongoing process. The design evokes a sense of forward movement, an optimism that echoes the broader societal shifts of the era. There is also an insatiable desire to transform one’s status by making a public display through the ownership of a carriage. The wheel’s continuous journey reminds us that even in the realm of design, nothing is truly new; everything is but a transformation of what came before.