Je viens prévenir le roi Agamemnon ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two individuals playing cards at a table as a third figure looks on from a doorway. The scene is depicted in a monochrome, sketch-like style. One player is dressed in a classic draped robe, while the other is in contemporary attire. The setting is informal, with a simple table covered by a tablecloth. Objects hanging on the wall behind the card players include a frame and a hat. The artist uses cross-hatching and shading for texture and depth. The text below the drawing mentions Agamemnon and a theatrical act.