The artwork, titled “Sovereigns No. 7: Caricature of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy,” was created by James Tissot in the year 1870. This piece belongs to the Realism movement and falls within the caricature genre. It is part of the “Sovereigns (Caricatures)” series. The artwork was featured in the January 29, 1870 issue of Vanity Fair.
The artwork portrays a caricatured depiction of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Italy, characterized by exaggerated features and humorous elements. The figure is dressed in a dark, voluminous ensemble, complete with a large feathered hat and carrying a rifle. The background features a subdued, natural landscape, which contrasts with the elaborate and exaggerated depiction of the sovereign. The style and technique employed by Tissot reflect the satirical nature of the caricature genre while maintaining a high degree of realism in the rendering of textures and forms.
