Jules Bastide

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing behind a podium with his hands resting on it. He has a large head with expressive features, including thick eyebrows, a long nose, and an open mouth. He has short dark hair and is wearing a buttoned-up jacket with a high collar. The podium has a decorative design with a circular wreath. In the background, there are shaded areas suggesting part of an interior space. A small cup or glass sits on a tray on the left corner of the podium.