Nayades de la Seine (Sea Nymphs of the Seine)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several individuals in water, with more figures in the background on a platform. The composition features the heads and torsos of six figures bobbing in the rippling water, each wearing a swim cap or bonnet. Their expressions range from serene to focused. Above the swimmers, there is a dock or platform where more figures are depicted in varied poses, suggesting activity. The background is detailed with suggestion of architecture or a barrier. This is a monochrome piece, likely using charcoal or pencil, as indicated by the soft shading and fine line work.