This image shows a horse-drawn steamroller flattening a path, with various labeled objects placed along the way. The steamroller has a flat surface filled with irregular shapes, resembling bricks or stones. It is led by a person with a whip, and the labels on the objects include "HANOVRE," "HESSE," "SAXE," and "BADEN" among others. The title "L'UNITÉ ALLEMANDE" ("German Unity") hints at a theme of unification. The style is characterized by shading and linework typical of satirical or political illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3321 × 4045 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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