"Politisk Assembleé" 1789

"Politisk Assembleé" is an anonymous satirical print from 1789, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This etching depicts a political assembly in a humorous and critical light, using visual metaphors to comment on Danish politics. The composition features various figures engaged in activities that highlight the absurdities of political discourse, with symbolic imagery relating to the state of Denmark at the time. The print is a powerful example of satirical art during a period of political and social upheaval in Denmark.