The image depicts a caricature of a butcher and an older woman, both visible from the waist up. The butcher is on the left, leaning over a table with meat products, featuring short, tousled hair and wearing a collared shirt and apron. His exaggerated expression shows large eyes and an open mouth. The older woman is seated beside him, slightly leaning over towards a plate with meat. She wears a large bonnet covering her hair, and her face is drawn with prominent features, draped in a cloak or shawl. Various items are on the table, including a large sheet of paper or cloth and several plates of food. Additionally, sausages and meats hang in the background, creating a butcher shop atmosphere. The setting is monochrome, suggesting a sketchy, comical style with an indoor, shop-related backdrop.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1839
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3454 × 4980 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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