Souvenirs

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person lying in bed, positioned on their back with the upper body slightly elevated and head turned sideways towards a wall. The person's facial features are prominent with a long nose and a pointed chin, and they have a furrowed brow and closed eyes. They appear to be an old man, with a sparse beard on their face. They are wearing a nightcap on their head, and their clothing resembles nightwear, depicted as loose-fitting garments with visible wrinkling. Their hands are clasped and resting on their chest. Hanging on the wall beside them is an ornate framed picture of a woman, styled in a classical pose, with elaborate hair and attire that suggests an old-fashioned portrait. The wall has a patterned surface, and the background has dark shading, which contrasts with the light color of the bed linens and the person’s clothing.