This is a drawing of a bear wearing a crown and holding a scepter and sword. The bear is standing upright, with its left arm raised high holding a torch and its right arm holding a sword. In the background, a group of smaller, indistinct figures appear to be bowing or kneeling. The use of shading with pencil or charcoal offers a contrast, highlighting the central figure. The drawing conveys themes of dominance and authority.
Artwork Details
- Date
- April 17 or 18, 1854
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3105 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original