Pour lors... nous... sommes dans le pétrin

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man examining a basket of bread. The image shows an individual in simple attire closely observing a basket filled with long loaves of bread. The focus is on the interaction between the individual and the bread. In the background, there is an ornamental frame displaying text that reads "ORDONNANCE CONCERNANT LE POID DU PAIN." On the left side, there is a table with scales. The drawing employs cross-hatching and shading techniques to add depth and texture to the scene, with strong contrasts between light and shadow.