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The Return of the Husband from War
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Clément-Auguste Andrieux

The Return of the Husband from War

1848

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The Return of the Husband from War

Clément-Auguste Andrieux

The Return of the Husband from War

Clément-Auguste Andrieux

The Return of the Husband from War

1848

Physical Qualities Lithograph, Sheet: 219 x 156 mm. (8 5/8 x 6 1/8 in.) Image: 145 x 98 mm. (5 11/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.9866
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower right "AAndrieux 48" Inscribed in ink: lower left "(3. Ep)."

Markings: None

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The other day, I pulled off another smart trick... I had set up a firm with a capital of ten million francs to exploit top boots in cardboard ... I had placed only eight shares worth a petty 1200 francs... I called together my eight shareholders and held forth in something like the following manner: "Ah! Good-day ye strolling gentlemen, how handsome you are, how fine you seem!" I promised them more cheese than bread, I gave them a 50% dividend, I warmed them up a bit and let them simmer... The following day they couldn't get hold of my shares fast enough, I placed all of them and at the next meeting I said: "The last time I did the books I made a mistake. I forgot to take into account the price of the cardboard and its fabrication. You must return the dividend I gave you, I'm going to hold it back... I put down nothing and kept back the r
1838
SOLDIER BEING OUTFITTED BY HIS FAMILY
Clément-Auguste Andrieux
Soldier Being Outfitted by His Family
n.d.
SOLDIERS PLAYING CARDS
Clément-Auguste Andrieux
Soldiers Playing Cards
n.d.
THE COLLECTION BOX FOR THE WOUNDED
Clément-Auguste Andrieux and Lemercier
The Collection Box for the Wounded
1848
OFFICER SEATED AT A TABLE WITH PISTOL, WATCH AND WINE; SOLDIERS IN THE BACKGROUND.
Clément-Auguste Andrieux
Officer Seated at a Table with Pistol, Watch and Wine; Soldiers in the Background.
1848