Ce pauvre Louis XIV n'en croyant pas ses yeux

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rider on a horse gesturing towards a doorway marked "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE". The drawing features a dramatic and expressive style with heavy use of lines and shading. The rider is depicted in a dynamic pose with arms raised and head thrown back. The horse is drawn in a rearing position, adding to the sense of drama. The sign indicates the French National Assembly. The background includes radiating lines that add to the sense of motion and energy.