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Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.

Honoré Daumier

Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.

1856

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Honoré Daumier

Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.

1856

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 272 × 360 mm. (10 11/16 × 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ann Hoff, Hyndman, Pennsylvania, in Memory of William L. Hoff
Object Number 1989.704
Published in Le Charivari, April 17, 1857.

Inscribed: FACE (in image): TE, 'ACTUALITES'; BE, 'M. Hume se passant la fantaisie de faire cirer ses bottes par Jules-César'; (in graphite): LL, 'D2948', c., '44-346/xxx Ten (?) $25.-', r., 'LD 2948' VERSO (stamped in black): l.l.q. (symbol). See vertical file for a drawing of this symbol.

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Honoré Daumier

1807–1878

French, 1808-1879
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