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The Widow

William Finden and Thomas Webster

The Widow

1806-1851

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The Widow

William Finden and Thomas Webster

The Widow

The Widow

1806-1851

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, 100 × 83 mm. (3 15/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.15019

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

William Finden

1786–1851

English, 1787-1852
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Artist

Thomas Webster

1799–1885

English, 1800-1886
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YES SIR, IN EXCHANGE FOR A SMALL PREMIUM WITH OUR INSURANCE, YOU CAN BE ASSURED FOR DEATH....FOR DEATH IN A PROPER GENTLEMANLY MANNER. WHEN YOU GO OFF IN A FINE HEARSE, VERY COMFORTABLE, TO BE MOURNED BY THE POOR PEOPLE OF THE DISTRICT, AND LEAVING AN INCONSOLABLE WIDOW IN GOLDEN LETTERS ON YOUR GRAVE.... - AND IF YOU DON'T KEEP YOUR PROMISES? - THEN YOU CAN STILL GIVE US A RECEIPT AND SUE US BEFORE A TRIBUNAL.
Honoré Daumier
Yes sir, in exchange for a small premium with our insurance, you can be assured for death....for death in a proper gentlemanly manner. When you go off in a fine hearse, very comfortable, to be mourned by the poor people of the district, and leaving an inconsolable widow in golden letters on your grave.... - And if you don't keep your promises? - Then you can still give us a receipt and sue us before a tribunal.
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