Ce satané Pigochard...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street scene with two uniformed guards and a civilian. The drawing depicts an interaction between three figures on a cobblestone street. Two are dressed in military uniforms with hats, one carrying a rifle, while the third figure appears to be in civilian attire, wearing a hat and a skirt. They appear to be engaged in a conversation. The background consists of a row of building facades fading into the distance and a large structure on the right with a small circular window. The shading and use of lines create a sense of depth and realism in the urban setting.