“- What do you mean, there are soon going to be air trains? - But of course, Monsieur... you see, it will then be very easy to establish a connection between Dover and Calais... but of course, the project is still suspended in air,” plate 14 from The Railroad

“- Our boat let go the anchor and has drifted away.... we're stuck on this lonely island like Robinson Crusoe... and without anything to eat and no parrot... - That's true.... and I really don't know what to eat, once I have devoured you, poor Cabassol!,” plate 5 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- I'll never understand, how these exercises are supposed to ameliorate the condition of a horse..... the only thing that really counts is that the horseman feels good,” plate 1 from Croquis Équestres

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

There's a strange one..., from 'The landscape painters,' published in Le Charivari, December 9, 1864

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- In my opinion: as long as there are Indians populating India... - But what do you want to replace them with?… - With Auvergnats… they settle everywhere!,” plate 451 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Chemin de Toulon

Paul Gavarni

“- Well, fancy that! I thought that we had just discovered a deserted island or at least a country inhabited by cannibals. - No, Sir.... and the proof is that, if you want, I am going to make you eat an excellent fricassee of game in a white wine sauce. - A fricassee of game ....oh, then it's different..... we are with the Chatophages. (note:cat-eaters),” plate 2 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Listen... I saw a hare over there... - Was that a long time ago? - Not at all... it was less than three months ago...,” plate 2 from Croquis De Chasse

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Les Martyrs

Paul Gavarni

“- Hello, neighbour, are you like me? I start to believe we would do well returning to Paris,” plate 1 from La Campagne En Hiver

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Brrrr! I am furious that I came here to hunt in the St. Denis-Plain. It's just too cold!… - One of those days when you would love to catch a bear. His fur would be more than welcome right now!,” plate 3 from Croquis De Chasse

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Well, are you finally finished?... after all, it's tiring to relax for such a long time, from "The countryside artists"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Well, are you finally finished?... after all, it's tiring to relax for such a long time, from 'The countryside artists,' published in Le Charivari, February 2, 1865

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet