This is a drawing of a group of individuals in a bureaucratic setting. One person is seated at a desk writing, wearing official attire. Another person is leaning over the desk, possibly arguing. Additional individuals are standing and watching, dressed casually. A humorous or satirical exchange about payment for a rescue is depicted at the bottom. The drawing is done in a style with sketch lines and cross-hatching to show expressions on the faces.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1843
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3555 × 4992 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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