The Knight of the Woeful Countenance Going to Extirpate the National Assembly
This is a drawing of a knight riding a donkey. The figure is wearing elaborate armor and holding a lance. The donkey has a human face. The knight's banner reads "Dedication...to the National Assembly." In the background, there is a sign for "Dodsley Bookseller." An owl is perched on the knight's helmet. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of late 18th to early 19th-century political cartoons, characterized by satire and caricature.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1790
- Medium
- etching, hand-colored in watercolor, on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4608 × 6590 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original