Spotprent met de bisschop van Exeter door een stier op de horens genomen Possibly 1845
johndoyle
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink colored
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
watercolor
This satirical cartoon, "Spotprent met de bisschop van Exeter door een stier op de horens genomen," created by John Doyle in 1845, depicts a humorous scene with a bishop dressed in a clerical robe, being tossed by a bull. Doyle's work often focused on political and social commentary, using witty and sometimes exaggerated imagery to criticize societal figures and issues. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies his sharp wit and skill in capturing the essence of a moment through graphic art. The composition uses strong lines and contrasting light and shadow to emphasize the absurdity of the situation, highlighting the power of satire in conveying social and political commentary.
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