Qui veut de la couronne de Bysance?

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring exaggerated characters. There are two central figures: one wears a plume-topped hat and ragged clothes with a comically contorted expression, while the other wears a crown and regal attire, holding out a crown towards the former. In the background, two additional figures dressed in a similar exaggerated fashion are in motion. The style is characterized by strong lines and exaggerated features, giving it a satirical tone. The expressions and poses of the characters amplify the comic intent of the piece. Text above and below the image suggests it is a commentary or caricature on a specific theme or event.