This is a drawing of a bound figure labeled "France" between two cannons marked "Paris 1851" and "1870 Sedan". The drawing features a central figure tightly bound with ropes, with the word "FRANCE" written above. Flanking the figure on either side are cannon barrels, one labeled "Paris 1851" and the other labeled "1870 Sedan." The drawing uses linework and shading to convey the form and texture of the objects and figure, with the arrangement emphasizing a sense of tension and historical narrative.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- gillotype on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3499 × 4101 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original