This is a drawing of a person facing a throne surrounded by a chaotic pile of elements. The figure stands at the left, backed by shadowy shapes, observing a throne that sits atop a tumultuous heap of indistinct forms, which appear to be people in various poses. The setting is monochromatic, using bold lines to emphasize the dramatic contrast between the upright figure and the disorderly mound beneath the throne. The throne itself is ornate and crowned. The drawing employs satirical elements, as indicated by the exaggerated features and the tension between the figure and the daunting climb to the throne.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- gillotype on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3521 × 4034 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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