After the Pardon (Il lui sera beaucoup pardonne parce qu'elle a beaucoup danse)

Paul Gavarni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying in bed with only the upper part of their body visible. The person is positioned on their side, facing us, with their head resting on a pillow. They have dark, curly hair that falls around their face, which has relaxed features as they appear to be asleep. The person is wearing a dark, loose garment that reveals their shoulders. The bedding around them appears plush, with blankets gathered loosely, and the scene is surrounded by draped fabric or curtains. On the ground beside the bed, there is a hat and a ribbon. The overall background is dim with heavy drapery.