Monsters, Monkeys, and Men 1815 - 1825

"Monsters, Monkeys, and Men" is an anonymous etching, likely created between 1815 and 1825. The print depicts a fantastical and chaotic scene filled with monstrous figures, men, and creatures. A figure in a hot air balloon floats in the air, while a creature with a dog’s head sits atop rocks that are on fire. A man in a black coat runs through the flames, while a monstrous figure in a long robe holds a small, monstrous figure. The print is a captivating example of early 19th-century British satire and a testament to the imaginative possibilities of the etching medium.