The image shows a satirical illustration of four people standing in a salon, observing a painting. The painting features a person with a bulbous forehead and solemn expression, similar to one of the individuals in the group below. The man with the bulbous forehead is at the center, facing the viewer directly, while the others surround him, wearing headgear; a woman with a bonnet and two men with top hats. The central figure has prominent eyebrows, pouting lips, and dark hair styled in a short, round fashion. Their attire is formal, consistent with 19th-century fashion. The background has frames and wall decorations typical of a gallery. There is a piece of script below the figures indicating dialogue or commentary on the perceived likeness between the man and the portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1841
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3454 × 4323 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original