Le coin des politiques

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Four men are seated closely together at a table, shown from the waist up. They are leaning forward in a relaxed manner, each holding a pipe from which smoke is rising. The man on the far left has a round face, prominent facial features, and a thick beard; his hair is short and tousled. The second man, positioned slightly behind the first, has a leaner face with a pointed nose and his hair slicked back. The third man, with sharp facial features and curly hair, peeks over the shoulders of the others with a curious expression. The last man on the far right wears spectacles, giving him an academic air, with slightly disheveled hair and a contemplative expression. They are dressed in dark suits and cravats. On the table in front of them are large mugs and a pitcher. The background is busy with faint outlines of other individuals and smoke indicative of a lively indoor setting.