Rébus: "Ci-gît la vendetta surannée" (Rebus: "Here Lies the Ancient Vendetta")

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a rebus puzzle. It features a circular frame with a clock-like rim adorned with Roman numerals, surrounding a central rectangular scene. Inside the rectangle, there is an illustration of an individual washing a sheet of fabric in a wooden tub. Above the person are letter 'J's, and below is the word "ANNEX" with alternating black and white rectangular patterns. The word "RÉBUS" is written at the bottom. The drawing has intricate line work resembling engravings or etchings. The date "1er Janvier 1863" and a location note also appear on the image.