Changeant son cheval borgne pour un aveugle

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a comical scene featuring a character labeled "John Bull" riding two horses. The drawing depicts "John Bull" in a caricature style, balancing himself on two horses labeled "Ministère WICH" and "Ministère TORY." The character holds a whip in one hand as if urging the horses onward. The drawing captures a dynamic movement and exaggerated features, characteristic of political satire from the time period. The intricate lines and shading create a vivid monochrome illustration with a sense of irony and humor.