The image depicts a satirical assembly scene with exaggerated caricatures. The top portion shows a serious-looking figure with crossed arms, another figure bowing in front of them, and two vague figures in discussion. In the lower portion, rows of characters appear to engage energetically with what seem to be wooden knives, showing animated expressions of surprise or glee. The drawing is in a monochrome sketch style, emphasizing the expressive features of the characters.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1849
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3078 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original