Trois heures

About this work

This sketch shows a crowded room where men in stiff coats and hats stand shoulder-to-shoulder. One man in the front holds a cane, while another leans on a table piled with hats. A small dog sits near the center, looking up. The faces are drawn quickly, with sharp lines and little detail, making the scene feel busy and slightly chaotic. The title at the top, *La Journee du Celibataire* ("The Bachelor’s Day"), hints this might be a scene from a man’s daily routine. The caption below jokes about a character admiring a clever invention—something about a hat stand—while the crowd watches. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints like this.