This is a drawing of a group of figures in a carriage scene. The figures wear crowns and are packed into the carriage, which is being pulled by figures at the front. Inside the carriage, more figures with exaggerated royal attire are seated. The style is cartoonish with exaggerated features, emphasizing the satirical nature of the scene. The drawing may comment on political or social themes. Fine lines and hatching are used to give depth and texture to the image, typical of a 19th-century satirical illustration style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- gillotype on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3476 × 4546 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original