19th Century Caricatures

A collection of humorous black-and-white illustrations portraying social events and characters, featuring bankers, politicians, and everyday life in 19th century France.

Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865 May 31, 1865 Honoré Daumier. Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865. 'Sketches from the Salon' (Croquis pris au Salon). Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). May 31, 1865. Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil). Aaron Martinet (French, 1762-1841). Prints
Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865 May 31, 1865 Honoré Daumier. Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865. 'Sketches from the Salon' (Croquis pris au Salon). Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). May 31, 1865. Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil). Aaron Martinet (French, 1762-1841). Prints