A Summer Sketch: Parisians in the Countryside

“- I'll never understand, how these exercises are supposed to ameliorate the condition of a horse..... the only thing that really counts is that the horseman feels good,” plate 1 from Croquis Équestres

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

An Excusable Error. Chickens thinking they have found the cage where they spent their early childhood, plate 21 from La Crinolomanie

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Mr. Prudhomme and young Adolph, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 27, 1860

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

At Varenne, Saint-Maur

Honoré Daumier, Bertauts

How strange.... I had planted potatoes, and here I am harvesting truffles!

Honoré Daumier, Aubert

Unbelievable.. we are Parisians now too!, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Chiavari, January 23, 1860

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Baroness, it is my honor!...

Honoré Daumier, Ch. Trinocq

There's a strange one..., from 'The landscape painters,' published in Le Charivari, December 9, 1864

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Working in the garden can be fun... but there are days when it is just too damn hot!, from "The joys of country life"

Honoré Daumier

The disadvantage of shooting at young partridges with the new explosive bullets of Devisme, plate 17 from Émotions De Chasse

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Mon ami..., lâche lui ta canne.... from Aux Bains de Mer, published in Le Charivari, September 28, 1859

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet