William Nicholson's "Characters of Romance: Baron Munchausen" is a color lithograph with hand coloring that depicts the famous fictional adventurer known for his wildly exaggerated tall tales. The work exemplifies Nicholson's skill in combining printmaking techniques with manual embellishment to create a richly colored and detailed image. As part of a series exploring literary and legendary characters, this print captures the baroque extravagance and theatrical nature associated with the Baron's fantastical exploits.