La princesse

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a theatrical scene featuring a standing figure and a reclining figure. The drawing depicts a dramatic interaction between the two figures, one standing with a stooped posture and an animated expression, while the other is laying on the ground in a sprawled position. The standing figure is dressed in a long garment with a hood, leaning forward, seemingly speaking to the figure on the ground. The background is sparse, with a simple lined pattern and some indistinct shapes suggesting an audience. The drawing is black and white, with detailed shading techniques. Text beneath the drawing provides additional context.