The image depicts a caricature of a muscular man in a dynamic pose. He is in profile, mid-stride with his head down. He holds a large club in his raised right hand, while his left arm is by his side. The man has exaggerated facial features, including a scowling expression, elongated face, prominent nose, and chin. He has thick hair and wears a tattered garment resembling a primitive tunic or loincloth. The ground around him is cluttered with broken frames and objects, suggesting destruction. The background features faint text, indicating it is from a publication. The style of the illustration is satirical and expressive.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1848
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 2985 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original