Caricatures 1850 - 1860

"Caricatures" is a pencil drawing by English artist George Frederick Sargent created between 1850 and 1860. The work, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a procession of figures, some of them wildly exaggerated in their appearance, engaging in a lively scene. Sargent's use of caricature, a style known for its humorous distortions of physical features, highlights the artist's keen observation of human foibles and societal behavior. The drawing captures a snapshot of a moment in a bustling social setting, demonstrating Sargent's talent for capturing the energy and vitality of everyday life.