Le terrible régisseur

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a theatrical scene. The image depicts a man and a woman engaging in a conversation inside a theater setting. The woman stands on the left, wearing a long dress and a hat with floral decoration. She has one hand raised to her cheek. The man on the right is dressed in formal attire, with his arms crossed. He is labeled "LE TERRIBLE RÉGISSEUR" ("The Terrible Director"). The background includes architectural details suggesting a stage or backstage area. The drawing features detailed line work capturing the tension and drama of the scene.