This is a drawing of a figure interacting with a cannon that has a clock face on it. The figure appears to be hunched over a staff or walking stick and is adorned in flowing robes. The exaggerated features and dramatic posture of the figure enhance the humor commonly found in satires. The setting is simple, with minimal background detail. The title "ACTUALITÉS" and subtitle "INVENTION CHARIVARIQUE" suggest it's a contemporary piece likely published in a periodical or as a standalone commentary. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century caricatures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1868
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3476 × 4078 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original