This is a drawing of a soldier and a woman labeled "Assemblée Nationale." The soldier has exaggerated facial features and is wearing a uniform with a spiked helmet, while the woman is draped in cloth, gesturing as if dancing, with a skull perched on her head. Their interlocked arms suggest a partnership. The image conveys a satirical tone, with the title underneath: "L'idéal de certains journaux" (The ideal of certain newspapers). The style is consistent with that of Honoré Daumier, known for his caricatures highlighting societal and political commentary.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3078 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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