C'est-y embêtant de brosser ces machines là... 

This drawing is by Honoré Daumier. The artwork presents an interior scene with two figures and several boots scattered on the floor. The drawing relies on a formal structure of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume. Daumier uses a delicate network of fine lines to render the figures and objects. The texture of the paper enhances the visual effect, adding a tactile quality to the image. Note how Daumier subtly manipulates the composition to create an intriguing sense of visual instability. The contrast between the clean lines of the boots and the rough, sketch-like quality of the figures creates a dynamic interplay, destabilizing the viewer's sense of a coherent reality. This tension between clarity and ambiguity underscores the artwork's critical commentary on social and political structures. Daumier’s strategic use of light and shadow not only guides the eye but also underscores the underlying power dynamics at play.