Un Parasol dans une position difficile

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white drawing depicting two groups labeled "Espagne" and "France" advancing towards each other. In the middle stands a figure holding an umbrella, wearing elaborate clothing including a cape with tassels. The scene shows the groups moving in opposite directions, with the figure seemingly caught between them. The use of shading emphasizes the contrast between the stationary figure and the moving groups, creating a tense and complex scene.