Ou donc met-il ses cigares? 

This sketch, created by the French artist Jean-Louis Forain, is a powerful example of his satirical and often cynical take on the upper classes. The title "Ou donc met-il ses cigares?" ("Where does he put his cigars?") playfully suggests the absurdity of the man's desperate search, possibly for something more mundane than his cigars. Forain, known for his depictions of Parisian society, used loose, gestural lines to capture the figures and their environment, creating a sense of urgency and a stark contrast between the man's frantic posture and the calm of the background. The image is a satirical commentary on the preoccupations of the privileged, and its loose style and humorous title exemplify Forain's unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects.