Maitre Chapotard lisant... l'éloge de lui-même...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing and reading a document. He has a round face, glasses, a prominent nose, and curly hair under a hat. He wears a long dark robe with a white collar. Other men around him are dressed similarly and engaged with papers. The background has simple architectural features. The illustration is monochromatic, emphasizing the formal setting.