Diogenes and Alcibiades at the Odeon. “- Ah... it's modern....what a man!,” plate 121 from Actualités

Merope. “A soldier of my stature is quite able to run the state once defended with so much fun,” plate 2 from Physionomies Tragiques (recto); Provost. (dans le Puff - Thtre Français) "Le Puff, est l'art de semer et de faire èclore á son profit la chose qui n'est pas" (verso)

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Carnaval

Paul Gavarni

Trust me! Take my arm...

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

Carnaval

Paul Gavarni

Carnaval

Paul Gavarni

Hamlet hos sin moder

Nicolai Abildgaard

Oedipe. “- When my sword cut into his bleeding heart - You are trembling Madame - It was then that the world was falling apart,” plate ten from Physionomies tragiques

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Voyez-vous, mon petit Larrims...

Paul Gavarni

Hercules Tamed By Love. This mischievous God in his triumphant ways subjects all, kings, shepherds, heroes and gays, Alcide interrupts his dreaded exploits and binds him while Omphale overjoys. (Gallant poetry by Monsieur Sauzet), plate 25 from Histoire Ancienne

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Hercules Tamed by Love

Honoré Daumier, Aubert