Portfolio Cover for a Collection of Caricatures and Satires 1840 - 1850

This anonymous artwork from the mid-19th century is the cover for a collection of caricatures and satires. The image, rendered in watercolor, depicts a carriage with two horses, driven by a man in a top hat and coat. The carriage is filled with passengers. It is likely that the satirical content of the collection focused on social or political issues of the day, as caricature was often used as a form of social commentary. The cover art provides a glimpse into the style and subject matter of the collection, hinting at its humorous and potentially critical nature. This artwork can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.