The image shows a family looking at a bust in an exhibition. There are three figures—an adult male and female, and a child—standing in front of a pedestal with the bust. The setting appears to be an exhibition space, as indicated by the title "L'EXPOSITION DE 1859." The figures display exaggerated features typical of caricature, with the man having a pronounced nose and a high collar, the woman has crossed arms, and the child looks up at the bust. The drawing features strong lines and cross-hatching, adding texture and depth. Text at the bottom humorously indicates the man's desire to be accurately depicted in the bust.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- lithograph in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3722 × 3521 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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