The Conclusion of the first Volume of the Caricature Magazine 1807
charleswilliams
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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naive art
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traditional art medium
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
This 1807 hand-colored etching by Charles Williams, entitled "The Conclusion of the First Volume of the Caricature Magazine," is a satirical cartoon depicting the publisher of the magazine, surrounded by various figures who represent the caricatured subjects featured in the magazine. This humorous image is a testament to the early days of print media and the importance of satire in social commentary. The artwork is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.
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