Artillerie du Diable (The Devil's Artillery)

Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville and Eugène-Hippolyte Forest

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving a creature with a human head and wings. The image shows a large creature with exaggerated features, including a nose adorned with scissors, acting as a figure in combat. Soldiers or figures in military attire seem to be engaging in battle, with the creature expelling smaller figures and objects resembling cannonballs or debris. The scene is chaotic, with flags and labels indicating targets or ideologies. The overall tone is humorous and absurd.