Ce qu'on est convenue d'appeler un rafraichissement

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two scenes of social interaction inside an establishment. The upper scene shows figures around a table with a bowl, displaying exaggerated expressions and gestures. A title above it reads "PARIS QUI BOIT," with a caption "Ce qu'on est convenu d'appeler un rafraichissement." The lower scene features two figures conversing at a counter, exchanging a cup, with another figure seated nearby. A large barrel or container in the background suggests a place providing beverages. The caption "Chez Paul Niquet" indicates a specific establishment. Strong contrasts and expressive lines in the drawing highlight Parisian life connected to drinking establishments.