This is a drawing of a seesaw with two figures on either end above a structure labeled "BOURSE". The image depicts a caricature-style illustration where one figure on the left is drawn wearing a top hat and holding a sprig, while the figure on the right is dressed in a Roman soldier attire, wielding a sword. The seesaw is balanced on a pedestal or platform, labeled with the word "BOURSE". The drawing captures a balance or conflict, with the two characters symbolizing different forces. The interaction between the two figures is dynamic, portraying tension and playfulness simultaneously. The lines are bold and expressive.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1866
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3521 × 4078 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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