Le marchand de contremarques

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures interacting in a street. The drawing depicts a scene where two individuals, both wearing formal attire including top hats, are engaged in an interaction in front of a theater ticket booth. The central figure on the right, appearing older with a hunched posture, is presenting a slip of paper. The individual on the left listens attentively. Behind them, another figure is waiting in line. The background includes a wall poster advertising a play or performance. The drawing features fine lines and shading.