This cromo-lithograph depicts a “Shigrampo,” a horse-drawn hackery (carriage), commonly used in Madras (now Chennai) during the 19th century. The image shows a horse hitched to a simple yet sturdy carriage, with several passengers inside, including an Indian driver riding along with them. The carriage is in motion, drawn by a white horse, while the backdrop includes trees and greenery, typical of the landscape of that era. The soft, sepia tones of the artwork add a historical feel, showcasing daily life and transportation in colonial India. The lithograph is signed by the artist Vincent Brooks and includes inscriptions in both English and Gujarati, as part of the “Travel of India” book, which highlights various aspects of colonial India’s infrastructure and daily life.

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