This is a drawing of two elderly figures. One is standing and the other is seated on a throne-like structure. The standing figure leans on a long stick and appears frail and contemplative. The seated figure wears a crown and is engrossed in reading a document. The scene suggests an interaction between a ruler and a subject. The background is softly shaded. The black and white colors with various shades of gray highlight textures and contrasts, emphasizing the difference in postures and expressions of the two characters.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1843
- Medium
- lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3466 × 4034 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original