Une Guerrier électrisé
1843
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a crowded, dimly lit room where a man in a tall hat and short pants stands on a stool, holding a wire connected to something above. Around him, other people in old-fashioned clothes watch or talk, some holding wires too. The scene looks like a makeshift experiment or performance, with scribbled French notes in the margins. The title hints this is about electricity—maybe a fake "electric warrior" show. The quick, sketchy lines and dark tones give it a lively, almost chaotic feel, like a snapshot of a weird public event. If you like this, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
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