Monsieur, I am bound to advise you that they are in the process of verifying Monsieur and that this seems to be taking a curious turn, from "News of the day"

“- My dear friend, you really don't look very well this morning. I am not speaking to you as a doctor, but as a friend. I must insist in treating you.... better than I would treat myself. I am going to apply 30 leeches to your belly and if by tomorrow you have not improved, I'll apply another sixty,” plate 8 from Les Amis

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

– What are you doing with these stretchers? – Monsieur, a reunion of the literary society is taking place in this house, from "News of the day"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

– Good Lord, what has happened to you? – Hush! It's a trick I invented in order to avoid giving New Year's presents, from "News of the day"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

Entering and leaving the exhibition: Studies from life, from 'News of the day,' published in "Le Charivari"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

The assemby in Versailles: In January –Wretched winter!... In June –Scoundrel of a summer!...

Honoré Daumier

Voyez, cette pièce est très grande..., from Les Comédiens de Société, published in Le Charivari, April 27, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Mon cheri ami, tu vois..., j'étais né pour être marquis..., from Les Comédiens de Société, published in Le Charivari, April 9, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“My dear man... it is really quite impossible for me to take on your case.... you are missing the most important piece of evidence.... (apart from) the cash to pay my fees,” plate 20 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- Your suit fits.... I'll borrow it from you... only, please close the door, I can feel a draft on my back. - Oh blast, the door is shut,..... but you just opened the only suit I have,” plate 5 from Les Amis

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- I don't want your credits... the expiration date is on the 15th of June and the world is supposed to end on the 13th,” plate 2 from La Cométe De 1857

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Come on... don't be such a bourgeois.... at least have a look at this Courbet!, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, June 22, 1865

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