This is a drawing of a character manipulating a group of figures. The dominant figure has exaggerated features, such as a large mustache and is wearing traditional or theatrical Russian attire, possibly influencing or directing a line of figures. The figures are crawling or kneeling on the ground. The dominant figure is holding a pipe, with smoke curling into the air, and is pointing with a stick or baton to direct the subjugated figures. The figures in line wear hats. The style is typical of political or satirical illustrations, using caricature and exaggerated expressions to convey a narrative or critique.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1854
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 3459 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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