Black Cat (Le chat noir)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

There are four individuals gathered around a lit candle. One person is holding the candle, and the others appear to be closely observing something outside the frame. The central figure wears a hat and a beard, while the others have different hairstyles. Their facial features are lightly defined. They wear casual clothing. Another individual is on the right, leaning against a door with a small animal on their shoulder. The background consists of cross-hatch lines.