Le retour des huitres

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two men at a table in a dining setting. The man on the right faces the viewer, with distinct features such as a heavy brow and pronounced nose, and dark, wavy hair. The man on the left has light-colored, thinning hair. Both men wear dark clothing with visible collars. The scene suggests an indoor environment, likely a dining room or café. The cluttered table shows dishes, a bottle, and a knife. The background is simple with textured shading. Text is printed above and below the image.