Honoré Victorin Daumier

Honoré Victorin Daumier

1808–1879

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10 O'clock in the Morning. “Monsieur Coquelet having accidentally met Miss Palissandre in the Botanical Garden, to whom he had the good fortune to offer a fairy rose the first of May 1804, had obtained a first date. After having gone to great expense buying a new pair of gloves at 29 Sous, he throws a glance at the mirror before going out to try his good fortune,” plate 4 from La Journé Du Célibataire

10 O'clock in the Morning. “Monsieur Coquelet having accidentally met Miss Palissandre in the Botanical Garden, to whom he had the good fortune to offer a fairy rose the first of May 1804, had obtained a first date. After having gone to great expense buying a new pair of gloves at 29 Sous, he throws a glance at the mirror before going out to try his good fortune,” plate 4 from La Journé Du Célibataire

Art Institute of Chicago · 1839

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A Boat-Manoeuvre. The Captain yelling in his trumpet: “- Gabier! There is a squall building up, get ready!..... Clew up all the sails!... That's good:.... very good! - Why didn't you say that to me calmly instead of poking this huge instrument into my ear! Now I am so deaf, I can't see clearly anymore!...,” plate 9 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A Boat-Manoeuvre. The Captain yelling in his trumpet: “- Gabier! There is a squall building up, get ready!..... Clew up all the sails!... That's good:.... very good! - Why didn't you say that to me calmly instead of poking this huge instrument into my ear! Now I am so deaf, I can't see clearly anymore!...,” plate 9 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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Abuse of article 214 of the civil law. “My lady wife, you let me want for everything, you only allow me a miserable pension of three thousand francs, you throw me out of your door like a beggar, and, what is more, you want to drive me away from Paris, exile me, deport me!... No! No! I won't leave France! I won't! I won't!!... Listen, I owe my friend Bertrand 10'000 Fr., it's a gambler's debt, a debt of honor, I owe my cook 525 Fr. and ten francs for my chambers, a total of 10'535 Fr. Let me have a few thousand francs more to take my mind off my domestic worries and, on my word of honor, I won't pester you any longer,” plate 50 from Caricaturana

Abuse of article 214 of the civil law. “My lady wife, you let me want for everything, you only allow me a miserable pension of three thousand francs, you throw me out of your door like a beggar, and, what is more, you want to drive me away from Paris, exile me, deport me!... No! No! I won't leave France! I won't! I won't!!... Listen, I owe my friend Bertrand 10'000 Fr., it's a gambler's debt, a debt of honor, I owe my cook 525 Fr. and ten francs for my chambers, a total of 10'535 Fr. Let me have a few thousand francs more to take my mind off my domestic worries and, on my word of honor, I won't pester you any longer,” plate 50 from Caricaturana

Art Institute of Chicago · 1839

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Academy of Women. A new Richelieu, founding a new Academy of a different kind.... of the feminine gender, plate 33 from Revue Caricatureale

Academy of Women. A new Richelieu, founding a new Academy of a different kind.... of the feminine gender, plate 33 from Revue Caricatureale

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A Candidate. “Who do you want?... An upright, conscientious, sober man, an industrialist, a man who doesn't need the government to enrich himself, a man familiar with the law, who knows it well, through practice, very long practice... a long practice of law... you can't choose any better than... my honorable friend,” plate 48 from Caricaturana

A Candidate. “Who do you want?... An upright, conscientious, sober man, an industrialist, a man who doesn't need the government to enrich himself, a man familiar with the law, who knows it well, through practice, very long practice... a long practice of law... you can't choose any better than... my honorable friend,” plate 48 from Caricaturana

Art Institute of Chicago · 1837

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Achilles and Agamemnon. Achilles: “- And what do I care about your Troy!,” plate one from Physionomies Tragiques

Achilles and Agamemnon. Achilles: “- And what do I care about your Troy!,” plate one from Physionomies Tragiques

Art Institute of Chicago · 1851

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A Confession Of Faith. “Yes Sir, I bared my political life in pure sincerity before my country. I was convinced that my true love for our institutions would make me worthy of representing my fellow citizens. I was wrong, Monsieur, it seems the nation wasn't ready for this yet,” plate 23 from Les Baigneurs

A Confession Of Faith. “Yes Sir, I bared my political life in pure sincerity before my country. I was convinced that my true love for our institutions would make me worthy of representing my fellow citizens. I was wrong, Monsieur, it seems the nation wasn't ready for this yet,” plate 23 from Les Baigneurs

Art Institute of Chicago · 1842

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A country excursion during the beautiful month of May. “– Courage... Adelaïde it's just another league to go,” plate 308 from Actualités

A country excursion during the beautiful month of May. “– Courage... Adelaïde it's just another league to go,” plate 308 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1856

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A dancer who claims to have preserved the great tradition of VESTRI, plate 12 from Croquis Dramatiques

A dancer who claims to have preserved the great tradition of VESTRI, plate 12 from Croquis Dramatiques

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

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A defence lawyer at the Court of Arbitration discussing business at his usual office premises, plate 27 from Les Gens De Justice

A defence lawyer at the Court of Arbitration discussing business at his usual office premises, plate 27 from Les Gens De Justice

Art Institute of Chicago · 1846

#61130

“- Adelaide, Adelaide.. I think I can see the comet coming!!... - Oh my God... this is the end of the world.... how annoying. They promised it wouldn't come until June 13!,” plate 31 from Croquis Parisiens

“- Adelaide, Adelaide.. I think I can see the comet coming!!... - Oh my God... this is the end of the world.... how annoying. They promised it wouldn't come until June 13!,” plate 31 from Croquis Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · February 18, 1857

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A Delicate Task, plate 37 from Revue Caricaturale

A Delicate Task, plate 37 from Revue Caricaturale

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

#79910

A Difficult Navigation. “- The boat doesn't move! Pull Dumouchel, pull.... why the devil don't you pull! - But I am doing nothing else than that for the last three hours!.... and this is called a pleasure trip! I'd rather sell my prunes in rue de la Verrerie.... that's less tiring!,” plate 6 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A Difficult Navigation. “- The boat doesn't move! Pull Dumouchel, pull.... why the devil don't you pull! - But I am doing nothing else than that for the last three hours!.... and this is called a pleasure trip! I'd rather sell my prunes in rue de la Verrerie.... that's less tiring!,” plate 6 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A Dinner at Véry's. “So what! I am having dinner by myself today... alright! But my wife gave me one Louis d'or and I still have... 60 centimes left,” plate 11 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

A Dinner at Véry's. “So what! I am having dinner by myself today... alright! But my wife gave me one Louis d'or and I still have... 60 centimes left,” plate 11 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

Art Institute of Chicago · 1844

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A European Concert. Not allowed to participate in this part, plate 171 from Actualités

A European Concert. Not allowed to participate in this part, plate 171 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1867

#6220

A Fair Reward Presented in 1800 by the Un-Prudish Savages of North America to Louis-Philippe of Orléans, surgeon and expatriate, but still a Frenchman. (I salute you, gracious Black Lady, the Lord is with you.) A Namaquan Ave Maria, plate 466

A Fair Reward Presented in 1800 by the Un-Prudish Savages of North America to Louis-Philippe of Orléans, surgeon and expatriate, but still a Frenchman. (I salute you, gracious Black Lady, the Lord is with you.) A Namaquan Ave Maria, plate 466

Art Institute of Chicago · 1835

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A Fair Reward Presented in 1800 by the Un-Prudish Savages of North America to Louis-Philippe of Orléans, surgeon and expatriate, but still a Frenchman. (I salute you, gracious Black Lady, the Lord is with you.) A Namaquan Ave Maria, plate 466

A Fair Reward Presented in 1800 by the Un-Prudish Savages of North America to Louis-Philippe of Orléans, surgeon and expatriate, but still a Frenchman. (I salute you, gracious Black Lady, the Lord is with you.) A Namaquan Ave Maria, plate 466

Art Institute of Chicago · 1835

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A Fair Reward to Dutiful Voters, plate 404

A Fair Reward to Dutiful Voters, plate 404

Art Institute of Chicago · 1834

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A Family Scene, plate 37 from Croquis D'été

A Family Scene, plate 37 from Croquis D'été

Art Institute of Chicago · 1858

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A friend is a crocodile produced by civilization, plate 6 from Les Amis

A friend is a crocodile produced by civilization, plate 6 from Les Amis

Art Institute of Chicago · 1845

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A Gentleman Who Wanted to Study the Habits of Bees too Closely, plate 6 from Pastorales

A Gentleman Who Wanted to Study the Habits of Bees too Closely, plate 6 from Pastorales

Art Institute of Chicago · 1845

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A Group of Men, and Other Sketches

A Group of Men, and Other Sketches

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

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“- Ah, my dear Madame Chaffarou... this surely must be the end... the comet is coming and the sun is going,” plate 392 from Actualités

“- Ah, my dear Madame Chaffarou... this surely must be the end... the comet is coming and the sun is going,” plate 392 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

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“- Ah, Théophile, what ghastly things I am reading about you. According to the book by Mr. Desbarolles, I can tell that you have in your palm the lines of a libertinage!… - Oh, well…,” plate 1 from Ces Bons Parisiens

“- Ah, Théophile, what ghastly things I am reading about you. According to the book by Mr. Desbarolles, I can tell that you have in your palm the lines of a libertinage!… - Oh, well…,” plate 1 from Ces Bons Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1860

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A humanist woman of letters abandoning herself to the cerebral philosophic reflections on the subject of man!, plate 15 from Les Bas-Bleus

A humanist woman of letters abandoning herself to the cerebral philosophic reflections on the subject of man!, plate 15 from Les Bas-Bleus

Art Institute of Chicago · 1844

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“- Ah yes, those comets, they always predict great misfortunes. It doesn't surprise me at all that poor Madame Galuchet suddenly died last night,” plate 573 from Actualités

“- Ah yes, those comets, they always predict great misfortunes. It doesn't surprise me at all that poor Madame Galuchet suddenly died last night,” plate 573 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · October 30, 1858

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A Kiss of Circumstances, plate 50 from Actualités

A Kiss of Circumstances, plate 50 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1867

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A large mortar with a short range, plate 488

A large mortar with a short range, plate 488

Art Institute of Chicago · 1834

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A Last Toast! “Gentlemen, let's not go back on board without a final toast in honour of the two things which, most of all, bring charm to our lives... let's drink to the ladies and cold veal!,” plate 18 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A Last Toast! “Gentlemen, let's not go back on board without a final toast in honour of the two things which, most of all, bring charm to our lives... let's drink to the ladies and cold veal!,” plate 18 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A Light Squall (Un leger grain), plate 8 from The Parisian Boaters (Les canotiers Parisiens)

A Light Squall (Un leger grain), plate 8 from The Parisian Boaters (Les canotiers Parisiens)

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A literary argument on the second tier, plate 3 from Croquis Pris Au Théatre par Daumier

A literary argument on the second tier, plate 3 from Croquis Pris Au Théatre par Daumier

Art Institute of Chicago · published February 27, 1864

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“All is lost - save the cashbox”

“All is lost - save the cashbox”

Art Institute of Chicago · 1848

#84532

“- All right Rigobert, my old friend.... we are going to make a long trip today.... did you bring enough provisions on board of our vessel? - Don't talk about it.... all I was able to bring along are two biscuits and a red herring,” plate 1 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

“- All right Rigobert, my old friend.... we are going to make a long trip today.... did you bring enough provisions on board of our vessel? - Don't talk about it.... all I was able to bring along are two biscuits and a red herring,” plate 1 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

#61106

“- Alright, alright, I'm coming - one would think the house was on fire! - Enough about your fire!... I'm freezing. For two hours I've been pounding on the door. -(aside) that will teach you next time, not to give a tip!,” plate 32 from Émotions Parisiens

“- Alright, alright, I'm coming - one would think the house was on fire! - Enough about your fire!... I'm freezing. For two hours I've been pounding on the door. -(aside) that will teach you next time, not to give a tip!,” plate 32 from Émotions Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1840

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A Man Saved Against His Will. “- But I am telling you that I know how to swim and I could have pulled myself out of the water without the help of this gentleman! - That makes no difference.... the law is quite clear... you must pay 25 Francs to your rescuer.... for example, if you had been dead, you would only have had to pay him 15 Francs,” plate 7 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A Man Saved Against His Will. “- But I am telling you that I know how to swim and I could have pulled myself out of the water without the help of this gentleman! - That makes no difference.... the law is quite clear... you must pay 25 Francs to your rescuer.... for example, if you had been dead, you would only have had to pay him 15 Francs,” plate 7 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A Misapprehension at the Odeon, on a Day of Drama. “- Come on, come on let's go! - I am telling you it's not finished. The curtain has gone up again and there is still Roman on the stage,” plate 4 from Croquis Pris Au Théatre par Daumier

A Misapprehension at the Odeon, on a Day of Drama. “- Come on, come on let's go! - I am telling you it's not finished. The curtain has gone up again and there is still Roman on the stage,” plate 4 from Croquis Pris Au Théatre par Daumier

Art Institute of Chicago · 1864

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A Model Marriage: For Thirty Years They Have Cultivated Virtue and Carnations, plate six from Les Bons Bourgeois

A Model Marriage: For Thirty Years They Have Cultivated Virtue and Carnations, plate six from Les Bons Bourgeois

Art Institute of Chicago · 1846

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An Activist, from Les Femmes Socialistes

An Activist, from Les Femmes Socialistes

Art Institute of Chicago · 1849

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An Addition to a Splendid Education. The young Chinese of the upper class don't only cultivate the art of the hunting horn, they also learn to give punches with the fist or the heels of their boots right into the pit of the stomach. This talent is called boxing with the feet and it is cultivated with the greatest success by all those who consider placing themselves on a good footing in society, plate 17 from Voyage En Chine

An Addition to a Splendid Education. The young Chinese of the upper class don't only cultivate the art of the hunting horn, they also learn to give punches with the fist or the heels of their boots right into the pit of the stomach. This talent is called boxing with the feet and it is cultivated with the greatest success by all those who consider placing themselves on a good footing in society, plate 17 from Voyage En Chine

Art Institute of Chicago · 1844

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A Naval Combat. “- So, you insulted my flag!.... just you wait, just wait till I'll sink you with a broad side!..... or even better I'll splash you with water from left and right and behind and....” plate 20 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A Naval Combat. “- So, you insulted my flag!.... just you wait, just wait till I'll sink you with a broad side!..... or even better I'll splash you with water from left and right and behind and....” plate 20 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

#141923

An Awkward Situation, plate 52 from Les Bons Bourgeois

An Awkward Situation, plate 52 from Les Bons Bourgeois

Art Institute of Chicago · 1847

#79940

Andromache. “- Our family 's destiny was pitiless death, my husband was tortured to the end of his breath,” plate 6 from Physionomies Tragiques

Andromache. “- Our family 's destiny was pitiless death, my husband was tortured to the end of his breath,” plate 6 from Physionomies Tragiques

Art Institute of Chicago · 1851

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“- And to think that Prudhon did not want us to attend the socialist banquets.... the poor man has never loved..... he totally ignores that it is the woman's presence which beautifies existence,” plate 184 from Actualités

“- And to think that Prudhon did not want us to attend the socialist banquets.... the poor man has never loved..... he totally ignores that it is the woman's presence which beautifies existence,” plate 184 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1849

#79944

“- And your bourgeois - is he for freedom of the butcher's trade?,” plate 464 from Actualités

“- And your bourgeois - is he for freedom of the butcher's trade?,” plate 464 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

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A Neighbour Complaining about the Watering of his Lawn, plate ten from Les Bons Bourgeois

A Neighbour Complaining about the Watering of his Lawn, plate ten from Les Bons Bourgeois

Art Institute of Chicago · 1846

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An Encounter in Open Water. “- Hello... down there... Captain.., what's new in Paris? - Nothing new really... still no one goes to the Gaieté or the Ambigu. - Don't you have anything else to tell me? - Oh yes,... I forgot... I hope you like it... shut up!,” plate 11 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

An Encounter in Open Water. “- Hello... down there... Captain.., what's new in Paris? - Nothing new really... still no one goes to the Gaieté or the Ambigu. - Don't you have anything else to tell me? - Oh yes,... I forgot... I hope you like it... shut up!,” plate 11 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A New Outfit for the Lion's Hunt, plate 395 from Actualités

A New Outfit for the Lion's Hunt, plate 395 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

#6217

A New Way to Float Down the River of Life. - Radiguet you rascal, to hell with you, your boat and your new invention.... it is your fault that the entire outing went down the drain. - Come, come now.... no reason to scream hell. I am just angry about my boot-maker... since my shoes are being filled with water coming from the holes in the pockets of my pants., plate 3 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

A New Way to Float Down the River of Life. - Radiguet you rascal, to hell with you, your boat and your new invention.... it is your fault that the entire outing went down the drain. - Come, come now.... no reason to scream hell. I am just angry about my boot-maker... since my shoes are being filled with water coming from the holes in the pockets of my pants., plate 3 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

#141906

An Exaggerated Rejuvenation. “Just two or three sessions with me, Monsieur, and anyone who still claims to find a grey hair on you, is a malicious person.” As a matter of fact, since the end of the second session, Monsieur's head looks as shiny as that of a newborn baby, plate 52 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

An Exaggerated Rejuvenation. “Just two or three sessions with me, Monsieur, and anyone who still claims to find a grey hair on you, is a malicious person.” As a matter of fact, since the end of the second session, Monsieur's head looks as shiny as that of a newborn baby, plate 52 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

Art Institute of Chicago · published March 27, 1845

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An Excusable Error. Chickens thinking they have found the cage where they spent their early childhood, plate 21 from La Crinolomanie

An Excusable Error. Chickens thinking they have found the cage where they spent their early childhood, plate 21 from La Crinolomanie

Art Institute of Chicago · 1857

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An interesting and refreshing reading, plate 3 from Croquis D'été

An interesting and refreshing reading, plate 3 from Croquis D'été

Art Institute of Chicago · 1854

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An Investor of Spanish Cortes Bonds. An Investor of Spanish Government Bonds, plate 423

An Investor of Spanish Cortes Bonds. An Investor of Spanish Government Bonds, plate 423

Art Institute of Chicago · 1834

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An Oasis in the Middle of the Plain of St. Denis, plate 5 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra

An Oasis in the Middle of the Plain of St. Denis, plate 5 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra

Art Institute of Chicago · 1847

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Another Great Man. “I have it in my hand, my dear... here it is in writing.... this document confirms that my invention is a well-pumped and infinitely more clysterized machine than anything invented thus far... all Frenchmen must accept that,” plate 36 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

Another Great Man. “I have it in my hand, my dear... here it is in writing.... this document confirms that my invention is a well-pumped and infinitely more clysterized machine than anything invented thus far... all Frenchmen must accept that,” plate 36 from Les Beaux Jours De La Vie

Art Institute of Chicago · 1844

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Another way to make use of the new petticoats that have lately become fashionable, plate 294 from Actualités

Another way to make use of the new petticoats that have lately become fashionable, plate 294 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1856

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An Umbrella in a Difficult Position, plate 119 from Actualités

An Umbrella in a Difficult Position, plate 119 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · November 25, 1859

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An Unpleasant Aspect of the New Type of Omnibus, plate 13 from Croquis Parisiens

An Unpleasant Aspect of the New Type of Omnibus, plate 13 from Croquis Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1856

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An Unpleasant Encounter. “Bernardel, Bernardel! Here comes the steamer... we will sink!,” plate 16 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

An Unpleasant Encounter. “Bernardel, Bernardel! Here comes the steamer... we will sink!,” plate 16 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Art Institute of Chicago · 1843

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A passenger having paid his ticket to NEW YORK on the LEVIATHAN, waiting for the ship finally being put into the water, plate 479 from Actualités

A passenger having paid his ticket to NEW YORK on the LEVIATHAN, waiting for the ship finally being put into the water, plate 479 from Actualités

Art Institute of Chicago · 1858

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Apelles and Campaste. Aware that Apelles was wasting away with love Alexander gave him Campeste and above the first art deal ever now was struck girlfriend against sculpture, oh what luck! (From Art and the Antique, a poetic essay by M. Cavé), plate 36(37) from Histoire Ancienne

Apelles and Campaste. Aware that Apelles was wasting away with love Alexander gave him Campeste and above the first art deal ever now was struck girlfriend against sculpture, oh what luck! (From Art and the Antique, a poetic essay by M. Cavé), plate 36(37) from Histoire Ancienne

Art Institute of Chicago · published November 30, 1842

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