Monsieur Babinet decides to personally shut down the sun in order for his predictions to be fulfilled, plate 386 from Actualités

“- Ah, my dear Madame Chaffarou... this surely must be the end... the comet is coming and the sun is going,” plate 392 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Ever since Mr. Babinet had announced that the sun might disappear from one moment to the next, the Parisians are taking all necessary precautions, even at mid-day, plate 385 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Look out for the light!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 5, 1870

Honoré Daumier, Walter Frères, Arnaud de Vresse

I am a bird, see my wings. I am a bat, long live the rats (La Fontaine), from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 24, 1869

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

A model of an assembly or unity makes strength, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 19, 1871

Honoré Daumier

The State Watchman

Robert Dighton

I am a bird, see my wings..

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

The danger of wearing hoopskirts during a sudden spring storm, plate 26 from La Crinolomanie

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Horticulturists of Nanterre tiptoeing at midnight towards the cactus grandiflorus in order to surprise it in its blossoming, plate 323 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Adelaide, Adelaide.. I think I can see the comet coming!!... - Oh my God... this is the end of the world.... how annoying. They promised it wouldn't come until June 13!,” plate 31 from Croquis Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Who will shoot down the Republic? –Gentlemen, this mark is too high for you to be able to reach it!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 26, 1872

Honoré Daumier

The Ex-Minister and the Meteor

Charles Williams