Chimera of the imagination, from "La Caricature"

“- It really shouldn't be allowed to return from Bercy in a state like this.... an established man like you.... I am so unhappy, my God! - What's wrong?...after all, I like the water.... am I not allowed to like the water anymore?,” plate 4 from Les Canotiers Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

- Taken by her operetta part, Madame de St. Chalumeau is shouting so loud that she does not notice the bellowing of her child, plate 13 from Les Comédiens De Société

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Pardon, monsieur le directeur..., from Naïvetés, published in Le Charivari, March 21, 1859

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- 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

Plate 49: A Landlord, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Honoré Daumier, Charles Philipon, Aubert et Cie, Junca, Aubert et Cie

What do you think of the expedition?, from "Metamorphoses of the Day"

J. J. Grandville, Langlumé

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

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

The Hydropaths: First Treatment (plate 1)

Charles Émile Jacque

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

J. J. Grandville, After Eugène Forest, Delaporte

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

The Old Bachelor's Valentine (valentine)

Unknown Artist

Les Actrices: L'Etude

Paul Gavarni