L'Agent d'affaires

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure in formal attire approaching a door labeled "Justice de Paix." The drawing depicts a figure wearing a high top hat, a dark coat tails, white cravat, and striped trousers, holding some papers while walking towards a door with the words "Justice de Paix" written on it. The figure's posture and expression convey a sense of urgency or determination. The scene is set within an interior space, suggested by the visible staircase and corridor in the background. The illustration employs sharp lines and shading to provide depth and dimension to the scene.