This is an illustration depicting a figure confronting a person in bed. The scene shows a figure draped in a cloak with "1869" leans over someone in bed. The person in bed appears startled, with wide eyes and a tense expression, wearing a nightcap and partially covered by a blanket. Above the figure is an arch of text that reads "AN 4 DE LA REPUBLIQUE." The artwork uses strong contrasts between the dark figure and the illuminated sleeping area. The person's facial expression adds to the scene's impact.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1851
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 3387 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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