Une Soirée au corps de garde

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men in uniform. One man is seated on a wooden chair, leaning forward with his arms on his thighs. He appears to be asleep or resting his eyes. He has short hair and wears a uniform with epaulettes and a sash. The other man is standing beside him, bent slightly forward with a wide-open mouth. He appears to be yawning. He has short hair visible beneath a small cap and his uniform is similar to the seated man, with epaulettes and a sash. Both uniforms are dark with buttons and a contrasting sash. At their feet, a pile of wood or logs is arranged in front of a stove. The room appears dimly lit, with shading and the stove's dim glow. The background features a dark wall with visible textures.