Ah! ça... ils n'ont plus l'air de s'occuper de moi

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring an elegantly dressed figure standing beside an empty chair labeled "PRINCIPAUTE," with an ornate crown on top. In the background, there is a large crowd of people. The scene is bustling with dynamic figures and raised arms, creating an atmosphere of chaos or celebration. The drawing is executed with strong lines and shading, highlighting the foreground's detail in contrast to the more sketch-like representation of the crowd. The text at the bottom in French translates to a remark about the crowd no longer paying attention to the central figure.