Si la patience était bannie du reste ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a crowded waiting area. Characters are shown standing closely together. To the left, a man with a bushy beard and a cap is leaning over a counter. Two men with exaggerated facial features and large top hats are next to him. In the foreground, a woman with a defined face and a large bow stands. Behind her, a man with a top hat and glasses stands. To the right, a woman with a bonnet and a somber expression is leaning against another figure. In the background, there are crosshatch lines and a clock on the wall. The style is caricature-like, creating a cluttered and exaggerated appearance.