Monsieur le Baron..., j'ai l'honneur..., from Croquis Été, published in Le Charivari, July 2, 1858

“- Baron, I have the honor of introducing you to Mr. Mérouel, one of our biggest bankers… - Baron, I have the honor of introducing you to Mr. Cascaret, one of our biggest shareholders,” plate 31 from Croquis D'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Monsieur, auriez vous la bonté de me dire..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“It's important for a man to know how to swim. He is not doing so badly for a start. You could think it's a fish, at least while he is attached to the cord. But he'll learn it… he is still young!,” plate 5 from Les Baigneurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

On m'a conseillé les bains froids pour me faire maigrir!..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 2, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

I'm just wondering who might have been the joker who insisted that man was at the pinnacle of creation, from "Summer sketches"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Dites donc monsieur Beaufumé..., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, July 17, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“You know, Monsieur Beaufumé, actually you have kept damned well considering your age. This costume suits you perfectly.... just too bad that it does not look good on everybody,” plate 36 from Croquis D'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Quelle nouvelle dans le journal?...., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1859

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Going to the swimming pool just for the development of one's muscles, from 'Summer sketches,' published in Le Charivari, August 10, 1865

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Aux Bains Deligny, from Croquis Été, published in Le Charivari, July 9, 1858

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

A Confession Of Faith. “Yes Sir, I bared my political life in pure sincerity before my country. I was convinced that my true love for our institutions would make me worthy of representing my fellow citizens. I was wrong, Monsieur, it seems the nation wasn't ready for this yet,” plate 23 from Les Baigneurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“- I was told to go to the cold batha to lose weight. - You don't say, I was just told the opposite. - Maybe they are good for everything this year! - True for everything, except cleanliness," plate 39 from Croquis D'été

Honoré-Victorin Daumier