This is a drawing of anthropomorphic animals observing two figures. The drawing portrays a scene where two figures, possibly a person in uniform and an anthropomorphized figure, are standing among a group of apes or monkeys. The background features trees, and several animals appear to be in engaged interaction with the standing figures. The texture and composition suggest it is a satirical or comical piece, with exaggerated facial expressions and poses of both animals and figures. The drawing's style is characteristic of political or social commentary artworks typical of the 19th century.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 12967 × 10128 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original