An interior scene is depicted on a rectangular, vertically oriented sheet with rounded corners. Two gentlemen wearing order ribbons and medals are shown from the back and in three-quarters profile by a lavishly set table; their gaze is directed upward toward a balcony where figures of young beauties are sketched. In the upper center of the sheet, the title is written in black ink: “FÊTE À LA COUR” (translated from French as: Court Celebrations). To the left of the center, there is an inscription in French: “(Prétexte) // Il y a foule dans les // salles d’attente – ici // au moins on respire!” (translated as: (Pretext) // It is crowded in the // waiting rooms — here // at least one can breathe!). Along the lower edge, shifted to the right, is another French inscription: “Les raisins sont trop verts” (translated as: The grapes are too green).A circular purple stamp is located in the upper center part: “DOUANE CENTRALE // EXPORTATION PARIS.”

 The author's signature and date are located in the lower-left corner: Зichy // 89.

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