The Literary Life

“- My dear friend, we have learned yesterday at the theatre that a gentleman has inadvertedly stepped on your foot.... We have come to get his address and we are eager to announce that the affair is arranged.... He is waiting for you this morning in the Bois de Boulogne. You will raise pistols at a distance of 15 paces,” plate 1 from Les Amis

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Early morning visit of a creditor concerning the boots, plate 4 from Émotions Parisiennes

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

The Pleasure of a Doctors' Consultation (plate 11)

Charles Émile Jacque

The Taxidermist Doctor

Charles Émile Jacque

Recipe to Cure Colic

Honoré Daumier, Aubert

Subscribers Tyring to Cope with Their Paper, plate 115 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Yes, my dear Badoulard... I will open a department store even more philanthropic and greater than anything that existed up to now.... it will carry the complete set of articles at half price... someone can come in as naked as a new born baby and leave fully dressed, including cane, umbrella and cigarette lighter! - But then you will ruin all the small little shops in the neighborhood! - What do I care, as long as its all done in the name of humanity!, plate 27 from Les Philantropes Du Jour

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

An Intensely Contested Young Woman

Charles-Émile Jacque, Aubert & Cie

Seniors

Winslow Homer

At the Odeon Theater. “- The new production of TARTUFFE seems to be very good, but I am furious that there is no performance tonight… there have been restrictions, I presume?… - But no, Monsieur… - Well, I have been warned that it would end with the apotheosis of Béranger!,” plate 456 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

A Medical Student Starting Out (plate 12)

Charles Émile Jacque

Chemin de Toulon

Paul Gavarni