Sick Carnot! (Carnot malade!)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of two figures in close proximity. The person on the left is lying in bed, covered by a blanket, only showing their head and shoulders. This figure has a unique facial feature; their head is depicted with the ears and features of a donkey, including a beard, and they are lying back against a pillow with closed eyes. The second figure, positioned to the right, is sitting or standing next to the bed, with their full upper body visible, wearing a dark jacket and a light-colored shirt. This person has a bald head and a neutral expression, holding a small dish or bowl in one hand while pointing at themselves with the other. The bed's blanket shows swirling patterns, and there is a piece of paper with illegible text visible on it. In the foreground to the left, there is a small bedside table with a candle holder on it. The background appears to be a textured wall or curtain with no distinct details.