President Mole Manhandled by Insurgents
1790
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1790
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting depicts a chaotic scene of a man in a red robe, likely President Mole, being attacked by a group of people. The man is standing in the center of the image, surrounded by a crowd of individuals who appear to be angry and aggressive. Some of them are holding weapons, such as swords and clubs. In the background, there are buildings and a cloudy sky, which adds to the sense of turmoil and unrest. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and conflict. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist François-André Vincent.
