Une maitresse a l'opera

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men depicted from the waist upwards, engaged in conversation. Both men are standing side by side, facing each other. The man on the left has a smooth face with distinct features, such as a prominent nose, and his hair is short and neatly combed back. The man on the right has defined facial features and short, dark hair styled with curls around the ears. He holds an object resembling a lorgnette in his right hand. Both are dressed in formal attire: dark jackets and white shirts with high collars. The background illustrates an interior with an audience and architectural elements, suggesting a theater or opera house atmosphere. Text is printed above and below the image.