Une Terrible rencontre

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a countryside scene with windmills in the distance. The foreground depicts an older man with a walking stick and a woman, both dressed in 19th-century attire, being approached by a small dog. The man appears startled, stepping back protectively, while holding the woman's hand. The background features a pastoral landscape with rolling hills and several windmills, adding depth to the scene. The drawing captures a surprising encounter during a stroll in the countryside, with the characters' reactions and the rural setting contributing to the overall narrative.