Eating Crow on a Wage (1883) by Currier and Ives

Eating Crow on a Wage - Currier and Ives - 1883

Artwork Information

TitleEating Crow on a Wage
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1883
Art MovementRomanticism

About Eating Crow on a Wage

The artwork, titled “Eating Crow on a Wager,” was created by Currier and Ives in 1883. It belongs to the Romanticism movement and can be classified as a caricature.

In this artwork, several individuals are depicted in a humorous and exaggerated manner, consistent with the genre of caricature. A central figure is seen consuming a crow while seated at a table, under the watchful eyes of other characters. One figure, apparently overseeing the scene, holds a balance scale with a crow on it, emphasizing the wager element of the scenario. The setting appears to be indoors, with wooden plank flooring and sparse furnishings, adding a rustic feel to the composition. The exaggerated features and expressions of the characters contribute to the satirical nature of the piece.

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