The Dozing Fishmonger (Le marchand de poissons endormie)

Théodore Gericault and Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street market scene. The drawing portrays a busy sidewalk market stand where various objects are placed on display. A small dog is sniffing around on the ground. To the right, there is an individual carrying a large basket on their head, with others interacting around the market stand. The details in the drawing are intricate, with careful attention to the clothing and actions, conveying a sense of bustling activity typical of a market.