This is a drawing of a caricature scene involving a surprised individual. The image depicts a startled figure seated on a bench, with exaggerated, wide-eyed features and a distressed posture. They wear a large, floppy hat with a protruding crescent shape. Facing this figure is another character, draped in flowing garments, who appears to lean back, raising their hands. This character’s head is adorned with a cap labeled 'EUROPE'. The style is typical of 19th-century satirical illustrations, characterized by bold, expressive lines and dramatic contrasts.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1869
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3521 × 3833 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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