“- What? you are pressing the grapes with your feet?… - Sure, and it's not dirty at all… since I took off my shoes!,” plate 1 from Croquis D'automne

My field plundered... my horse taken away... my money stolen... and this is what they call patriotism!..., from "News of the day"

Honoré Daumier

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

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- 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

The Actor: “- It's obvious that it is hot out there... only three spectators in the audience... should we really start?” The Director: “- And one of them is the refreshments vendor ... quickly raise the curtain before he has a chance to leave,” plate 1 from Paris L'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Quien...ces Parisiennes qui s'moquiont de nous

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- 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

Impressions From the Vintage. “- What! You are treading bare-foot? - So what… you wouldn't want us to do it in our dancing shoes!,” plate 2 from Croquis D'automne

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“Pardon me, Mayor.... would you please be so kind to tell me whether swimming is allowed here?,” plate 25 from Les Baigneurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Aren't you getting dressed? - No... I remain like this in my swimming gear all day long, outside the swimming pool. - Even in winter? - Then I put on my hat!,” plate 28 from Croquis D'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Holiday in the Country. “- Life in the country really isn't all that entertaining, as they all say. - And to think that spring has only just begun,” plate 14 from Ces Bons Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Are you coming to announce victory?... hurry up and give me the details!....,” plate 77 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“I don't want to go into such a deep water...... there are surely big fish in there!,” plate 1 from Enfantillages

Honoré-Victorin Daumier