Grand bal a petit orchestre... (recto); Une société en nom collectif (verso)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image is a caricature illustration of several people gathered together. The characters have exaggerated facial features and are shown facing each other. On the left, two women and a man are dressed in period clothing with features typical of caricatures. The man wears a top hat and bow tie, and the women wear bonnets or shawls. To the right, a man and a woman also wear formal attire. They seem focused on each other. In the background, there is a small orchestra playing instruments on an elevated platform, with drapery or a curtain around them. The overall setting suggests an outdoor or decorated environment.