Mon dieu! M'ame Bombec qué que vous avez attrapé?

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Two elderly figures are depicted from the waist up. The person on the left is leaning out of a small, recessed doorway, holding a wooden object, possibly a staff. They have a bandaged face covering one eye, long disheveled hair, and are wearing a dark robe-like garment. The person on the right stands facing the first figure with hands clasped together, appearing to listen intently. This person has sharp facial features, with a prominent nose, and long dark hair tucked under a headscarf that drapes around their shoulders. The background is minimal, mostly shaded, with faint text on the wall, indicating an urban setting.