Miroir Drolatique: No. 6

1842

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Miroir Drolatique: No. 6 is a 1842 by Marie Alexandre Alophe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Marie Alexandre Alophe
When & what style?: 1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt with loose-fitting pants, standing in front of a pedestal with a lion statue on it. The man is holding the lion's paw and looking at it with a serious expression. The background is a light color, and there are some words written at the top and bottom of the image. The man's clothing and the lion statue suggest that the image may be from the 19th century. The style of the drawing is detailed and realistic, with shading and texture that gives the image depth and dimension. The image appears to be a caricature or satirical drawing, possibly commenting on the relationship between humans and animals. The use of a lion as a subject may also suggest a commentary on power or strength. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Romanticism movement.