The graph of the inverse function \(y = f^{-1}(x)\) is obtained by reflecting the graph of \(y = f(x)\) across the line \(y = x\). This means that for every point \((a, b)\) on the graph of \(y = f(x)\), there is a corresponding point \((b, a)\) on the graph of \(y = f^{-1}(x)\).

In the diagram, the curve \(y = f(x)\) is reflected over the line \(y = x\) to produce the curve \(y = f^{-1}(x)\).