Train de plaisir

Charles Maurand after Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four people seated closely together, visible from the chest up, in an enclosed carriage or compartment. They are positioned side by side, facing forward, and huddled closely. The first person on the left has their head slightly tilted down with features partially obscured by a headscarf and coat. The second person has a solemn expression, with prominent facial lines, wearing a high top hat, and a thick, high-collared coat. The third person is wearing a hat with a slightly frilled edge, has drooping facial features, and is draped in thick clothing. The fourth person on the right, like the second, wears a top hat and has their face partially covered by a scarf or coat collar. All individuals seem wrapped in heavy garments and bundled blankets. The background depicts a texture resembling paneling or a wooden wall, with a bright area in the upper right, possibly representing a window letting in light or showing the exterior environment.