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True, you have lost your case…but you surely must have enjoyed the eloquence of my pleading!
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Honoré Daumier, Aubert, and others

True, you have lost your case…but you surely must have enjoyed the eloquence of my pleading!

1833

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True, you have lost your case…but you surely must have enjoyed the eloquence of my pleading!

Honoré Daumier, Aubert, and others

True, you have lost your case…but you surely must have enjoyed the eloquence of my pleading!

True, you have lost your case…but you surely must have enjoyed the eloquence of my pleading!

1833

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph with hand coloring, Sheet: 318 x 243 mm. (12 1/2 x 9 9/16 in.) Image: 239 x 182 mm. (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 35 from the series "Les Gens de justice"
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, the Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.3901
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
Jay Fisher, BMA, "Honore Daumier: Caricatures for Our Times," 1 September - 29 September, 1976; Circulated to Salisbury State College, 29 September - 27 October, 1976; Essex Community College, 27 October - 24 November, 1976; Loyola High School, 24 November - 22 December, 1976; Columbia, 28 December, 1976 - 18 January, 1977; Hagerstown Junior College, 18 January - 15 February, 1977; Morgan State University, 15 February - 8 March, 1977; Anne Arundel Community College, 8 March - 5 April, 1977; Washington College, 5 April - 3 May, 1977; U. Of MD. Eastern Shore, Downtown Gallery, 27 June - 29 July, 1977.

Daumier and the Art of Caricature, November 7, 1989- January 14, 1990

Sona Johnston, BMA (Jacobs Gallery 3), "Honoré Daumier and the Art of Caricature," 19 November 2003 - 21 March 2004.

Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower left "h.D." Inscribed in stone: upper center "LES GENS DE JUSTICE."; upper right "35."; lower left, in image "1097"; lower left "Chez Aubert, Pl. de la Bourse."; lower center "-Vous avez perdu votre procès c'est vrai ..... mais vous avez du éprouver bien du plaisir à / m'entendre plaider."; lower right "Imp. Aubert & Cie."

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

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NADAR ELEVATING PHOTOGRAPHY TO ART
Honoré Daumier
Nadar Elevating Photography to Art
1862
MY DEAR FRIEND, YOU REALLY DON'T LOOK VERY WELL THIS MORNING. I AM NOT SPEAKING TO YOU AS A DOCTOR, BUT AS A FRIEND. I MUST INSIST IN TREATING YOU.... BETTER THAN I WOULD TREAT MYSELF. I AM GOING TO APPLY 30 LEECHES TO YOUR BELLY AND IF BY TOMORROW YOU HAVE NOT IMPROVED, I'LL APPLY ANOTHER SIXTY.
Honoré Daumier
My dear friend, you really don't look very well this morning. I am not speaking to you as a doctor, but as a friend. I must insist in treating you.... better than I would treat myself. I am going to apply 30 leeches to your belly and if by tomorrow you have not improved, I'll apply another sixty.
1845
UN GUICHET DE THÉATRE.
Charles Maurand and Honoré Daumier
Un Guichet de théatre.
1862
ROBERT MACAIRE, BUSINESS AGENT. YESTERDAY I MADE A MISTAKE WHEN I SAID THAT YOUR BUSINESS IS IN GOOD SHAPE. IT'S DETESTABLE. THE GOVERNMENT OWES YOU FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND FRANCS, IT'S TRUE, BUT THE DEBT HASN'T BEEN RECOGNIZED, THERE'S A FORFEITURE TODAY, YOU WON'T HAVE A PENNY. HOWEVER, COME TO THINK OF IT, THERE'S MR. DE ST. BERTRAND, A RICH CAPITALIST, AN IMBECILE, SELL HIM YOUR INTERESTS FOR A HUNDRED CROWNS, THAT'LL BE A SPLENDID DEAL... (ASI
Honoré Daumier
Robert Macaire, business agent. Yesterday I made a mistake when I said that your business is in good shape. It's detestable. The government owes you five hundred thousand francs, it's true, but the debt hasn't been recognized, there's a forfeiture today, you won't have a penny. However, come to think of it, there's Mr. de St. Bertrand, a rich capitalist, an imbecile, sell him your interests for a hundred crowns, that'll be a splendid deal... (aside) and not expensive.
1836
CROQUADE DIVERS
Unknown Artist and Honoré Daumier
Croquade Divers
1840
WELL YES, IT’S TRUE, THE DAUGHTER OF MME CHOPIN GOT MARRIED YESTERDAY WITH THE SON OF DURAND. I JUST TALKED TO THE YOUNG MAN AND FROM WHAT HE TOLD ME (IN FULL CONFIDENCE), SHE MUST HAVE HAD SOME STRANGE ONES BEFORE HIM…
Honoré Daumier
Well yes, it’s true, the daughter of Mme Chopin got married yesterday with the son of Durand. I just talked to the young man and from what he told me (in full confidence), she must have had some strange ones before him…
1840
THE GRAND STAIRWAY OF THE PALAIS DE JUSTICE
Alfred Prunaire and Honoré Daumier
The Grand Stairway of the Palais de Justice
c. 1903
THE COMEDIANS FROM THE PROVINCE. - CAN YOU IMAGINE, MY DEAR, THESE BARBARIANS WERE HISSING DURING MY PERFORMANCE IN "CINNA"; AND YOU HAVE SEEN ME IN "CINNA". - YES, I FLATTER MYSELF HAVING SEEN YOU, BUT YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THESE PROVINCIALS ARE UTTER SIMPLETONS. ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR DEBUT AT THE THEATRE FRANÇAIS, YOU'LL BE SEEING MR. J.J. WHO WILL PAMPER YOU, YOU'LL BE ASKING 100'000 FRANCS ANNUAL SALARY, AND THEY'LL APPLAUD YOU... HOW CAN YO
Honoré Daumier
The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
1842
THE GRAND STAIRWAY OF THE PALAIS DE JUSTICE
Alfred Prunaire and Honoré Daumier
The Grand Stairway of the Palais de Justice
c. 1903
EH, EH... IT APPEARS THAT I AM QUITE STRONG! - OH, MY GOD, YOUR COAT SURELY ISN'T! IT'S TORN IN THE BACK!
Honoré Daumier
Eh, eh... it appears that I am quite strong! - Oh, my God, your coat surely isn't! It's torn in the back!
1843
THE GRAND STAIRWAY OF THE PALAIS DE JUSTICE
Alfred Prunaire and Honoré Daumier
The Grand Stairway of the Palais de Justice
n.d.
"SAVE YOURSELF; YOU HAVE KILLED THE SON OF THE KING OF COCHIN-CHINA"
William J. Glackens and Frederick J. Quinby Company
"Save yourself; you have killed the son of the King of Cochin-China"
1903