L'amateur de café

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a man depicted from the waist up, sitting in a sideways position. He is leaning forward with his head turned slightly to the side, gazing at a small cup he is holding in both hands. His facial features are expressive, with a pronounced nose and deep-set eyes. He appears to be middle-aged, with short, slightly disheveled hair under a tall top hat. The man is wearing a dark, oversized jacket with a high collar and a dark neck scarf. In front of him on the table is a set with a wine glass and a plate of biscuits or cakes. The background consists of text, including the title "MONOMANES" at the top and "L’AMATEUR DE CAFÉ" at the bottom, parts of a larger publication. The illustration has a sketch-like quality with shading and cross-hatching.