Oysters at 25 cents a dozen, horrible!... Even if you gave me 100 cents to eat half a dozen, I would not allow myself such an expense, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 23, 1866

“- Oysters at 25 sous a dozen, horrible!... Even if you gave me 100 sous to eat half a dozen, I would not allow myself such an expense,” plate 18 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Madame Prudhomme, they are reorganizing the army. It is only right that I serve my duty as a Zouave, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 28, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

“- And to think that Prudhon did not want us to attend the socialist banquets.... the poor man has never loved..... he totally ignores that it is the woman's presence which beautifies existence,” plate 184 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Article 27 du Réglement, from Les Portiers de Paris, published in Le Charivari, December 4, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

"Again, Madame, whether you do or do not want to divorce, you are perfectly free"

J. J. Grandville, After Eugène Forest, Delaporte

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

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My friend, you are tall enough; but now you must try to put on some weight!, from "News of the Day"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

A somewhat naive nurse, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 4, 1871

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

The Diamond Hypnotist. A new pastime at evening parties - or how to have fun and get someone to squint, without getting into trouble, plate 134 from Actualités

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Practical application for a diamond hypnotist, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 24, 1860

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

My dear, come and have a look at these beautiful diamonds!, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 20, 1860

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- Here, my wife, is my daguerreotype portrait which I brought back for you from Paris... - Why didn't you have mine done while you were there... get lost, you egotist!,” plate 28 from Les Bons Bourgeois

Honoré-Victorin Daumier