First Performance: Le Grappin, l'Affranchie, for Le Théatre Libre

Fourth Performance: Le Devoir, for Le Théatre Libre

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

“- Madame Prudhomme, let's not hurry, let's recall that dignity should preside over all acts of life... dignity alone distinguishes man from the rest of the animals,” plate 2 from Croquis Aquatiques

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

A Confession Of Faith. “Yes Sir, I bared my political life in pure sincerity before my country. I was convinced that my true love for our institutions would make me worthy of representing my fellow citizens. I was wrong, Monsieur, it seems the nation wasn't ready for this yet,” plate 23 from Les Baigneurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Madame Prudhomme, I have learned that the English are going to challenge us in the Paris Grand Prix. My patriotism makes it my duty to prepare for this struggle, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 1, 1870

Honoré Daumier, Walter Frères, Arnaud de Vresse

Oscar Wilde and Romain Coolus—Program for Raphaël and Salomé

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

On m'a conseillé les bains froids pour me faire maigrir!..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 2, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Quelle nouvelle dans le journal?...., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1859

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Monsieur, auriez vous la bonté de me dire..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“It's important for a man to know how to swim. He is not doing so badly for a start. You could think it's a fish, at least while he is attached to the cord. But he'll learn it… he is still young!,” plate 5 from Les Baigneurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- I really don't see why we shouldn't be nominated members of the surveillance council one of these days..... after all it isn't that difficult to look dignified... how about a pose like this?,” plate 2 from Croquis Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- I was told to go to the cold batha to lose weight. - You don't say, I was just told the opposite. - Maybe they are good for everything this year! - True for everything, except cleanliness," plate 39 from Croquis D'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier