C'été Molière que été sur ce monumente ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of four people. Two are fully visible while others are partially visible. The central figure is a male with exaggerated facial features, a large nose, prominent glasses, a top hat, a dark suit, a bow tie, and holding an open book. To the left stands a woman with a round face, wide eyes, a small mouth, wearing a patterned shawl with a floral headpiece. To the right is another female figure with long hair peeking from under a head covering, a concerned expression, and a cloak. In the background, there is a young boy wearing a cap with a patterned brim, appearing to be dressed in plaid clothing. The setting hints at an urban environment with tall, indistinct buildings in the background, giving a sense of a street scene captured in a cartoonish style.