Fête du 4 Mai

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of caricatured figures arranging flowers in front of a statue. The drawing features exaggerated figures, some wearing garlands or holding out flowers. They seem engaged in a ceremonial activity involving a covered table laden with flowers. In the background, there is a statue on a pedestal, partially obscured by the foreground figures. The setting appears festive yet satirical, evoking a critical or humorous observation of the scene. The caricature style highlights the absurdity or pomp of the scene depicted.