The image shows two figures manipulating a large inflated figure resembling a Cossack. The drawing is a political cartoon depicting a caricatured Cossack figure in flight, tethered to the ground by the two other figures manipulating the strings. The large figure has a sword in each hand, a fur hat, and an exaggerated expression with wide eyes and a gaping mouth. The two figures on the ground are labeled as "L'ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE" and "L'UNION." They appear to be conspiring together. The scene is set against a faintly sketched cityscape with buildings lacking detail. There is text at the bottom providing a caption in French, suggesting a satirical commentary on political affairs. The drawing style is reminiscent of traditional 19th-century French satirical illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1853
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3104 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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