The image depicts the interior courtyard of the Palais Royal in Paris, France, at night

The image depicts the interior courtyard of the Palais Royal in Paris, France, at night. The scene is dominated by a multi-story classical stone building with a light-colored facade, illuminated by artificial light. The ground floor features a prominent arcade with numerous round columns, from which spherical pendant lamps hang, casting light onto the paved courtyard. On the upper stories, multiple windows are visible. The first floor above the arcade presents large arched windows, several of which are brightly lit with warm yellow light, revealing interior spaces. Above these, subsequent floors display rectangular windows, some also illuminated. A decorative railing or balcony runs along the facade at different levels. In the foreground, to the left, several individuals are seated on low, dark-colored benches or ledges. At least two figures are clearly discernible: one person in dark clothing sits facing right, while another next to them appears to be looking downwards. Further into the arcade, additional indistinct figures can be observed. Within the arcade, shopfronts are visible, distinguished by their bright, colorful displays and internal lighting. Towards the far right of the arcade, a French tricolor flag is mounted on a pole near an entrance. The sky overhead is dark and cloudy, indicating nighttime. The paved ground of the courtyard reflects the artificial lights from the building and lamps.