Ah, Théophile, what ghastly things I am reading about you, from 'These good Parisians,' published in Le Charivari, January 30, 1860

“- Ah, Théophile, what ghastly things I am reading about you. According to the book by Mr. Desbarolles, I can tell that you have in your palm the lines of a libertinage!… - Oh, well…,” plate 1 from Ces Bons Parisiens

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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

“- 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

A misapprehension at the Odeon, on a day of drama, from 'Theater sketches,' published in Le Charivari, May 4, 1864

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

My friend, why are you up in the middle of the night, are you ill?, from 'The spiritualists,' published in Le Charivari, November 7, 1865

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- Oh, Madame Chaboulard, I wonder what will happen in the twelve months to come... the New Year starts on a Friday! … - I don't care, I am not superstitious… I only believe in the number 13 and in spiders!,” plate 477 from Actualités

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

I can assure you, you'll be seated very comfortably!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, September 29, 1871

Honoré Daumier

Husband: “My dear, how about a first kiss on my chin?” The wife (aside): “To think that I am married to this face!,” plate 21 from Moeurs Conjugalesa

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Vous l'avez emporté, mon cher, nommé à l'unanimite!

Jules Platier

“Thy hand cometh to slay Britannicus, thy brother. I foresee thy blows will soon hit thy mother,” plate 7 from Physionomies Tragico-Classiques

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Actualités: Ah! M'ame Chopin!...

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