The image depicts a man walking with his torso leaning forward and his feet stepping in an exaggerated manner. He has a hunched posture, clenched hands extended behind him, a long, pointed nose, a protruding chin, and an elongated face. He wears a tall black top hat, a long formal coat with coattails, dark trousers, polished shoes, and carries a walking stick. Surrounding him are people in 19th-century attire, including top hats and long dresses, appearing in motion. The background is a minimalistic open public space, possibly a street or square, with an indistinct crowd. The setting is monochromatic and sketched in a caricature art style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3310 × 4346 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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