Ne vous y frottez pas!! (Don't You Meddle with It!!)

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a sailor in a white shirt and dark pants, stepping forward with his arms crossed. Around him, smaller figures—some in fancy clothes, others in uniforms—scramble or cower. One man holds a sword, another clutches a hat, and a few look scared or confused. At the bottom, the words *"Liberté de la Presse"* (Freedom of the Press) are written on a scroll, with the title *"Ne vous y frottez pas!!"* (Don’t You Meddle with It!!) below. The sailor’s confident stance and the chaotic crowd might hint at a protest or a warning. The artist used sharp lines and bold contrasts to make the scene dramatic. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.