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

“- 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

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Having had the unfortunate idea to go take a nap at the water's edge, plate 9 from Croquis D'été

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Having finally found the solution to spend the summer of 1857 in a pleasant way, plate 429 from Actualités

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

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

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“- 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

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Ayant enfin trouvé..., from Actualités, published in Le Charivari, August 14, 1857

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

The Pleasures of Fishing. “- You are always in such a rush - Good God, we only just got here at noon and it is now only a quarter past five - Just give me a little more time, I am sure I'll end by catching one,” plate 50 from Moeurs Conjugales

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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

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

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Eh! bien, tu ne te rhabilles donc pas?..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, June 26, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- Mr.Lifeguard.... is it true there are sharks at Dieppe? - Of course... but it is pretty simple... as soon as you see one coming to eat you, all you have to do is lay down sideways. He won't eat you for fear of choking to death,” plate 1 from Aus Bains De Mer

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