Are you not ordering anything?...

You're not having anything?, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, November 2-3, 1865

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- What a fortunate encounter! It's my dear Stanislaus whom I haven't seen since we were in the sixth class together at Landernau.... in these times we used to share everything.... Things should be the same again, could you lend me 20 or 25 Francs?,” plate 2 from Les Amis

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Beer? Never! Only absinthe can put a fellow back on his feet, from 'The Chinese of Paris,' published in Le Charivari, December 18, 1863

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“Everything is Paid for? And We Didn't Insult Anyone… Bye,” plate 31 from Types Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Free Doctor's Visit Day (plate 16)

Charles Émile Jacque

"I never give a tip to the waiter... it encourages celibacy," plate 1 from Les Habitués Des Cafés

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

A defence lawyer at the Court of Arbitration discussing business at his usual office premises, plate 27 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Incredible... but we now have to give the exact weight! - and we can no longer sell bones for meat - and wine really has to be wine! - all together now: It's DISGUSTING!,” plate 4 from Croquis Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“I can see Monsieur that you are not from Paris. Let me warn you: there are people who look perfectly harmless just like me. They might approach you and rob you!,” plate 21 from Types Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

We shouldn't be unfair..., from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, May 12, 1864

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Baliverneries Parisiennes: Ah! Monsieu Radiguet

Paul Gavarni