The Knight of the Woeful Countenance Going to Extirpate the National Assembly
Britische Grafik 1790–1796, 1790
- Kunstenaar
- Britische Grafik 1790–1796
- Datering
- 1790
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- etching, hand-colored in watercolor, on laid paper
- Afmetingen
- 36,4 × 25,2 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.