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19th Century Illustrative Caricatures

Humorous and satirical lithographs depicting engaging dialogues and scenarios from the 19th-century, highlighting social and cultural themes.

You! Subscribe to an opposition newspaper / It is so full of communications that it is almost a government newspaper. (Registered title) | News. (Title of the whole)
You! Subscribe to an opposition newspaper / It is so full of communications that it is almost a government newspaper. (Registered title) | News. (Title of the whole)
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Woman with crying baby in theater hall, Honoré Daumier, 1841 Paris paper letterpress printing caricatures (human types). infant, baby. theatre, theatrical performance
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L'Hotel des ventes: le Commissaire-priseur. Dated: 1863. Medium: wood engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Maurand after Honoré Daumier.
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Honoré Daumier, L'intérim d'un instituteur suspen du , 19th century L'intérim d'un instituteur suspen du ...
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En Italie, from Nos Troupiers, published in Le Charivari, July 28, 1859 July 28, 1859 Honoré Daumier. En Italie, from Nos Troupiers, published in Le Charivari, July 28, 1859. Nos Troupiers. Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). July 28, 1859. Lithograph on newsprint; third state of four (Delteil). Aaron Martinet (French, 1762-1841). Prints
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A rustic blacksmith turned tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from an anxious woman patient, her husband observes the situation. Mezzotint by J. Wilson after J. Harris the elder.
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A Genuine Havana! - The Cigar from Marseille. (Le pur Havane!--Le cigare de Marseille.) Honoré Daumier (French, 1808-1879). A Genuine Havana! - The Cigar from Marseille. (Le pur Havane!--Le cigare de Marseille.), November 7, 1838. Lithograph on newsprint, 9 15/16 x 12 11/16 in. (25.2 x 32.2 cm). European Art November 7, 1838
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2.000 fr...sans écurie...ça ne me convient pas!. Dated: 19th century. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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Les cartes, Plate 20 from 'Les Toquades', 1858, Paul Gavarni (Sulpice-Guillaume Chevalier), French, 1804-1866, 8 9/16 x 6 15/16 in. (21.75 x 17.62 cm) (sheet)17 x 11 5/8 in. (43.18 x 29.53 cm) (mount), Lithograph, France, 19th century
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Cartoon commenting on the average Englishman's shaky understanding of the metric system. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th century
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Auction in Hôtel Bouillon; Les Amateurs the Tableaux à l'Hôtel Bouillon. A man shows a painting on visitors to the auction, behind him the auctioneer at an increase.
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Gottlob, Fernand-Louis (n.1873-02-23-D.1935-11-10), the wise critic (title given by the author), 1905. Black Pierre and black ink on paper. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.
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The silversmiths Adam van Vianen I and II in their workshop, ca. 1616. In the background, an apprentice is working by the fire. Part of a group of steel engravings after the paintings in the Historical Gallery of the Arti et Amicitiae Society, The silversmiths Adam van Vianen I and II, c. 1616 Goldsmiths' workshop, print maker: Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter, (mentioned on object), after: Willem Johann Martens, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1865 - 1870, paper, steel engraving, etching, h 240 mm × w 190 mm
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Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight. William Pether (English, 1731/38-1821); after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797). Date: 1769. Dimensions: 482 × 555 mm (image/plate); 489 × 565 mm (sheet). Mezzotint in black on off-white laid paper. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.
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Colored lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1839 titled 'Yes! Yes! It is understood, I understand!', illustrating expressive figures and dramatic gestures in a social scene.
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Cartoon on Napoleon: Klaas Bonaparte in his study on the island of Elba, 1814., draughtsman: Wijnand Esser, Netherlands, 1814, paper, brush, pen, h 282 mm × w 215 mm
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"You remember now that young Cabassol is far too good in translation that I would allow anyone in this class to molest him... he is under my immediate protection! At the final exams it is he who will hold up the honour of Bilboquet High school," plate 32 from Professeurs Et Moutards. Honoré Victorin Daumier; French, 1808-1879. Date: 1846. Dimensions: 193 × 250 mm (image); 261 × 339 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on white wove paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.
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News. / 39. / The confessions of a revolutionary. (Title registered (letter)) | News. (Title of all)
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...Ma siere épouse je vous - fait bien me complimens à vous insi que ma petite - je fait bien de complimens à mesoncles - etantes ea tou les enfans je fait vien - de complimens a ma mère ea tous mes freres - je fait vien de complimens à notre marene - je fait bien de compl... ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works
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Georges Danton (Georges Jacques Danton) (1759-1794). French lawyer and politician in the French Revolution, one of the first leaders of the Jacobin Club. In March 1793 Danton participated in the creation of the Revolutionary Tribunal. In April 1793 he joined the Committee of Public Safety. He died at the guillotine on 5 April 1794, accused of being an "enemy of the Republic". Portrait of Danton at the Convention. Drawing by Eugene Joseph Viollat. Engraving by Pannemaker. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876. Author: Eugene Joseph Viollat (d. 1901). French artist.
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Un Premier voyage en chemin de fer. Dated: 1846. Medium: lithograph on newsprint. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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THE HOME OF THE CORMORANT, 19th century engraving
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P. W. van de Weijer Fecit Ad Vivum. / The messenger of Kunstliefde 1879. / Gift of the sons of the manufacturer. "Pencil verso r.o.
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Cartoon at the parliamentary survey committee to the state of the naval power, 1862; Another hearing of "an expert" by the Commission from the Second Chamber of the States General, charged with keeping a survey concerning the marine magazine, which requires the Netherlands. Cartoon at the parliamentary survey committee to the state of the naval power. The Spirit of Michiel de Ruyter appears for the Commission. Plate appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 44, November 1, 1862.
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The Chinese in New York - Scene in a Baxter Street Club-House, 1874. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving;
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Cartoon - 'Twill Be An Awful Blow Rostap (1866-1949)
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Honoré Daumier, Un inventeur qui craint que son fonds ne luis reste , 19th century Un inventeur qui craint que son fonds ne luis reste ...
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Illustration to the poem "Raust bell" by Antoni Kolankowski; Z: "K Osy" 1870, No. 244 (March 3), p. 133; Kossak, Juliusz (1824-1899), Styfi, Jan (1839-1921), K Osy (Warsaw; magazine; 1865-1890); 1870 (1824-00-00-1849-00-00);
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Seul moyen de faire avec sécurité.... Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs
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Un Hommage filial. Dated: 1846. Medium: lithograph on newsprint. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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Playing Checkers' by Patrick William Costello, created between 1878 and 1911. The work is an ink drawing
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News / 219 / Dear Monsieur de la Gueronnière ... (IT)
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Looking for an Overnight Accommodation on the Eighth of July, plate 5 from Croquis Parisiens. Honoré Victorin Daumier; French, 1808-1879. Date: 1856. Dimensions: 205 × 256.5 mm (image); 278 × 358 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.
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Stam guests in the Brussels exhibition, Johan Braakensiek, 1910 Amsterdam paper political caricatures and satires. historical persons. banquet of elegant company
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Un parchemin, un sabre, une blague - La noblesse d'avant-hier, celle d'hier et celle d'aujourdhui ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works
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Cartoon on Napoleon: Klaas Bonaparte in his study on 't Island Elba, 1814..
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Fameuse perruque. Honoré Daumier (France, Marseilles, 1808-1879). France, 1836. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph
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Monsieur Adolphe Chamouillard vous vous montrerez donc ... Dated: 19th century. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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The Duke of Wellington at Windsor Castle, c1840s, (1900). Artist: Unknown
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Un monsieur tenant à prouver qu'il peut.... Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs
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An engraving depicting a desk with a writing slope. Illustrated by Alfred J. Johnson (fl 1878-1894) an English painter and illustrator. Dated 19th century
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The Late Prince Louis Napoleons Study at Chislehurst , Study of the late Prince Louis Napoleon in Chislehurst from The Graphic , Unknown
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The gluttony by Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845) Private Collection 1824-1825 France Lithograph, watercolour Graphic arts Genre,Mythology, Allegory and Literature
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The village above the towering chimneys in a New England Factory Town, circa 1905
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Parisians who will never be placed under surveillance of the secret police, plate 12 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra. Honoré Victorin Daumier; French, 1808-1879. Date: 1847. Dimensions: 245 × 220 mm (image); 320 × 250 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on white wove paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.
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Little Dorrit, The Room with the Portrait
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Domino!!. Dated: 1839. Medium: lithograph on newsprint. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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Graiek Mazur from around Warsaw; Piwarski, Jan Feliks (1794-1859), Bank Polski (Warsaw; Litographic Plant; 1829-1862); 1841 (1840-00-00-1841-00-00);
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'The Liberation Society', 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
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De l'utilité d'une famille pour une cantatrice, from Croquis Dramatiques, published in Le Charivari, January 28, 1857 January 28, 1857 Honoré Daumier French. De l'utilité d'une famille pour une cantatrice, from Croquis Dramatiques, published in Le Charivari, January 28, 1857. Croquis Dramatiques. Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). January 28, 1857. Lithograph; second state of two (Delteil). Aaron Martinet (French, 1762-1841). Prints
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Honoré Daumier, La vielle méthode, 19th century La vielle méthode
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"- Baron, I have the honor of introducing you to Mr. Mérouel, one of our biggest bankers... - Baron, I have the honor of introducing you to Mr. Cascaret, one of our biggest shareholders," plate 31 from Croquis D'été. Honoré Victorin Daumier; French, 1808-1879. Date: 1858. Dimensions: 200 × 249 mm (image); 265 × 357 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.
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Copper engraving print from 1742 by Bernard Lépicié depicting a card castle, showing stacked playing cards in detailed composition.
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Encore une heure!!. Dated: 1837. Medium: hand-colored lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.
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Capucinade: - La pauvrete contente, #88 ofActualites. Artist: Honoré Daumier, French, 1808-1879
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Oh, you are.... (guilty) and what do you want me to do about it, from 'At the court of justice,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, March 3, 1866 March 3, 1866 Honoré Daumier. Oh, you are.... (guilty) and what do you want me to do about it, from 'At the court of justice,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, March 3, 1866. 'At the court of justice' (Au palais). Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). March 3, 1866. Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Delteil). Prints
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The rival managers. British Cartoon Prints Collection . Pitt, William,1759-1806. , Sheridan, Richard Brinsley,1751-1816.
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This 1852 colored lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicts a scene titled 'A Pleasure,' showing figures engaged in leisure activities.
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Cartoon depicting a photographer's studio by George du Maurier. George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century
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FREDERICK, LORD LEIGHTON artist, depicted addressing an audience. Date: 1830 - 1896
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Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). French types. Provisional caricature. Paris n ° 24: .. Domino! .. black lithography. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 78185-18 Provisional caricature, domino, societal game, playing, lithography
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Cartoon on the electricity issue in Amsterdam, 1910; The electricity issue in Amsterdam. Cartoon on the Electricity issue in Amsterdam, 1910. On the left the 'bank of accused', on the right the speaking L. van GIGH, on the background of lions and heemskerk as statues. Appeared as an attachment of the new Amsterdammer from 16 September 1910, no. 1.
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Workshop where gillotage prints are made, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photos, photographically illustrated books, Fig. 29. - Atelier de gillotage (Planche tirée par le procédé de M. Gillot)., height 97 mm, width 145 mm, maker, manufacturer, 1883 - 1888, paper, papier, gillotage
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The Favourite Cat and De La-Tour Painter. Artist: John Kay (British, Dalkeith, Scotland 1742-1826 Edinburgh). Dimensions: sheet: 4 5/8 x 6 in. (11.8 x 15.3 cm). Sitter: Portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour (French, Saint-Quentin 1704-1788 Saint-Quentin). Date: 1813. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: John Kay.