Oh!... absolument comme si on y était; la grande...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures using a telescope from a window. The image shows two individuals leaning out of a window, with one person looking through a long telescope while the other appears to peer over their shoulder. The setting suggests an urban environment, as architectural features are visible in the distance. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic style using pen and ink, emphasizing the contrast between shadows and highlights. The composition and style of the artwork suggest a moment of curiosity or voyeurism. There is text located below the image.