Honoré Daumier, Aubert, and others
Look, Mr. Mayeux, this animal is between man and ape – Goodness, he is beastly ugly!
1836
Scroll
- Artist: Honoré Daumier
- Publisher: Aubert
- Printer: Aubert et Junca
Look, Mr. Mayeux, this animal is between man and ape – Goodness, he is beastly ugly!
1836
Physical Qualities
Crayon lithograph with hand coloring, Image: 221 x 243 mm. (8 11/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Plate 2 from the series "Les Orang-Outangs"
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
1996.48.18046
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
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Inscribed in stone: upper right "Les Orang-Outangs No. 2"; lower left "Chez Aubert, gal. véro dodat"; lower center "Voyez Mr. Mayeux, cet animal tient le milieu entre l'homme et le singe - Dieu de Dieu! Il peut se flatter d'être b...ent laid!"; lower right "Imp. d'Aubert et de Junca"
Markings: None
