L'Angleterre, la Russie, l'Autriche...leur parfaite alliance

1834

Eugène-Hippolyte Forest

Associated Names
Aubert

Artist, French

Eugène-Hippolyte Forest

Artist, French, born 1808

L. de Becquet

Lithographer, French

This is a drawing featuring various allegorical and symbolic figures interacting with a large figure being tossed into the air. The scene includes a rotund figure with a globe-like head and words like "CHARTE" and "VALMY" on his garments. This figure is being thrown into the air on a blanket labeled with "TRAITÉS DE 1815" and "PROTOCOL" by other figures in military attire. The composition suggests a political or satirical commentary, utilizing symbols and text to convey interactions and alliances during a historical period. The drawing showcases detailed cross-hatching and line work typical of 19th-century political cartoons, adding depth and tone to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.9 x 36.4 cm (10 9/16 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.57.16

  • Series Title

    La Caricature


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q75429546

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