This is a drawing of a figure standing in a landscape. The figure has exaggerated features and seems confident. The background shows a barren land with various bodies scattered around. The image is in monochrome with sharp lines. The title hints at the invention of a weapon, possibly the needle gun, and its consequences, symbolized by the Day of the Dead association.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1866
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3521 × 4290 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original