Bal de l'Opera: Tu t'amuses trop!

Etienne after Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures in focus and part of another figure. Two men are seated next to each other against a wall, shown from the mid-thigh up. They have serious expressions, with one of them having a long, pointed nose and both wearing top hats. The men are dressed in dark suits with white shirts visible underneath. In front of them, a person in a clown costume is standing and leaning forward as if in conversation. The clown figure has exaggerated facial makeup highlighting their mouth and eyes, along with a floppy hat. They wear loose, ruffled clown clothing with a large collar. In the background, there is another partially visible person in a top hat, adding depth to the scene. The space appears indoor and crowded, with a detailed line work suggesting an illustration or etching.