Le cabinet particulier (1ère planche) (The Private Room) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a room with a table accompanied by various objects. The table has a cloth covering and holds items such as books, a pen, a cup and saucer, and a wine bottle next to a tray with glasses. In the background, three individuals are engaged in different activities. The person on the left leans on the table, while the middle figure appears focused, and the person on the right reads a newspaper labeled 'LE JUST...'. The setting is dimly lit, and the use of charcoal or dark pencil gives the scene a textured quality.