Le Czar a Sébastopol

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing two military figures on an elevated lookout observing a distant landscape. The central figure leans over a ledge in a formal uniform with ornate detailing, while another figure stands behind. The scene includes a sprawling landscape with rows of low-lying buildings or fortifications and flags in the background. The illustration features detailed line work for texture and depth, emphasizing the clothing of the figures and the terrain. Below the drawing is a caption expressing dissatisfaction with the presence of certain flags.