The illustration shows four men leaning over a railing, peering down. Three men are standing on the left, facing right and slightly bending over the railings. The fourth man is on the right, also leaning over with one arm around his back. The men have distinct facial features and exaggerated expressions; two have mustaches and one does not. They have short hair, with two wearing top hats. They wear long coats and trousers with visible folds. One man has a bald spot visible. The background has frames, suggesting it's an art exhibit or gallery. The image has a formal and curious tone, typical of a 19th-century illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1857
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 3274 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original