The image shows a caricature of a man climbing a tree. The man's body is shown from the side, including his torso, legs, and one arm wrapped around the tree. His face is turned towards the trunk of the tree, with a side profile visible. He is dressed in a jacket and checkered pants. One of his shoes can be seen as it seems to lose grip on the tree trunk, while a hat is depicted falling through the air next to him. On the ground near the base of the tree, there is a small dog with its mouth open. The background features a simple landscape with a few trees. The image is monochromatic, rendered in shades of black on a sepia-toned paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1852
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3118 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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