Le déjeuner du patron le sixiéme clerc ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of dining scenes labeled as "Le déjeuner du patron" and "Le sixième clerc prenant sa pitance". The upper scene depicts a well-fed supervisor or boss enjoying a meal at a table, with a large carafe and a bottle present. The lower scene contrasts this with an emaciated figure hungrily consuming a small portion of food with enthusiasm. The drawing captures a juxtaposition between the two characters' meals, emphasizing social or economic disparities. The setting in both scenes appears to be an interior, with simple furnishings and décor.