This is a drawing of a person trapped under a pile of sacks labeled '0000000'. Numerous sacks are piled on top of each other, each displaying the number '0000000'. Under the weight of this pile is a figure lying prone and seemingly struggling. The sacks symbolize a significant load, possibly conveying a theme of being overwhelmed. The image is framed with the word "ACTUALITÉS" at the top. French text below the image reads "Je t'en avais comblé, je t'en veux accabler," which roughly translates to "I had filled you, I now want to overwhelm you." The style is reminiscent of a traditional illustration emphasizing line work and shading for depth and texture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1871
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3133 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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