Le deux grands ducs racontant ...Inkermann
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a stern figure in a military helmet with an eagle on it, sitting in a chair. The figure is set against a detailed background that looks like newspaper pages. This background is interesting because it shows how the artist used text to comment on the world around him. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: lithography.
