I think I have given sufficient proof that my client has been deceived, from 'The difficult moments of life'

Le Gens de Justice, Plate 21, "Voila le ministere public qui vous dit des choses tres desagreeables"

Honoré Daumier

“- Sue him.....sue him..... That would be a good trick to play on your neighbour... it would eat up all his savings, at least 100 écus.... - Yes but I would also have to eat into my savings and I really have no appetite for that....,” plate 29 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Citizen Bertrand, my good friend, it grieves me to see you in such despair because of your country.... why worry, we'll find someone here to fry, my good friend.... all we need to do is change the kitchen!, published in 'Comic Review,' October 22, 1871

Honoré Daumier

The defendant (whispering to his lawyer): All this seems to bore the president. Why don't you just suggest to simply let me go home, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, February 17, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“Yes, they would plunder this orphan, whom I cannot necessarily describe as being young, since he is fifty-seven years ol...I am, reassured knowing that justice always keeps an open eye on all guilty maneuvers! . . . ,” plate 11 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Here is the public minister who will say some very unpleasant things to you.... so try to cry a little from one eye at least.... it usually does some good!...,” plate 21 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

The defense compliments the talent of the prosecution, while the Attorney General admires the eloquence of the defense. The judge applauds both of them and everybody is satisfied, except he accused, plate 16 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

I am going to compromise your client properly! I am going to drag yours through the mud!, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, August 2, 1865

Honoré Daumier

The lawyer becomes sick, a last resort when his case is beginning to also look sick, plate 30 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Election reform in England, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 26, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

“- Defendant! Do you have any means of living? - Thank you Mr President.... I have quite a good stomach,” plate 4 La Comédie Humaine

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Mr. Vautour: –Je ne saurais trop..., from Locataires et Propriétaires, published in Le Charivari, October 20, 1856

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet