Les marches du nouveau trone d'Allemagne
1871
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1871
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a heavy-set man in a fancy chair, holding a long scepter. His face is blurry, and he looks uncomfortable. Below him, smaller figures struggle with a pile of rocks or maybe a broken throne. The title hints this is a joke about a new German throne—likely mocking power. The rough lines and simple shapes make it feel fast and angry, not polished. Next, check out Daumier, Honoré for more sharp political cartoons like this.
