L'Angleterre, la Russie, l'Autriche...leur parfaite alliance

Eugène-Hippolyte Forest

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring various allegorical and symbolic figures interacting with a large figure being tossed into the air. The scene includes a rotund figure with a globe-like head and words like "CHARTE" and "VALMY" on his garments. This figure is being thrown into the air on a blanket labeled with "TRAITÉS DE 1815" and "PROTOCOL" by other figures in military attire. The composition suggests a political or satirical commentary, utilizing symbols and text to convey interactions and alliances during a historical period. The drawing showcases detailed cross-hatching and line work typical of 19th-century political cartoons, adding depth and tone to the scene.