This is a drawing of a man using a pump to extract coins from France. A large figure operates a hand pump embedded in a globe. The pump is positioned in the area labeled "France," and coins flow into a hat on the ground. The hat overflows with coins. The globe features "France" and "Europe" as geographical labels. The drawing style suggests commentary or satire, possibly related to economic or political themes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1871
- Medium
- gillotype on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3487 × 4311 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original