The Hundred-and-one Robert-Macaire [Caricaturana] 100: Mr. Daumier, your Robert-Macaire series is a charming thing!... It is the exact portrayal of the pilfering of our age... It is the faithful portrait of the crowd of rascals you find everywhere, in business, in politics, in finance, everywhere! everywhere!!... The cheats should hate you... But the estimation of honest people is yours... Have you still not received the cross of honour?... It's shocking!!..

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Caricaturana 33: Robert-Macaire the Journalist:  I'm bringing you an article about the new law. I've slated it in a joking way, you see!  -What are you thinking of, Mister Macaire, we shouldn't be attacking that law, we should defend it. - Ah,indeed, indeed, I'll rework it and make a frothy article in favour of the aforesaid law

Caricaturana 33: Robert-Macaire the Journalist: I'm bringing you an article about the new law. I've slated it in a joking way, you see! -What are you thinking of, Mister Macaire, we shouldn't be attacking that law, we should defend it. - Ah,indeed, indeed, I'll rework it and make a frothy article in favour of the aforesaid law

Caricaturana 80: Robert Macaire shareholder: But Mr.Macaire, when I distributed these dividends, you knew that they were taken on the capital?  -What does it matter! you didn't have the right to distribute them, you should refund them to us. -Refund them to you!!! but you accepted them, it's up to you to refund them! -You didn't have the right to distribute them to us, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it, you should pay them back to us, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it

Caricaturana 80: Robert Macaire shareholder: But Mr.Macaire, when I distributed these dividends, you knew that they were taken on the capital? -What does it matter! you didn't have the right to distribute them, you should refund them to us. -Refund them to you!!! but you accepted them, it's up to you to refund them! -You didn't have the right to distribute them to us, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it, you should pay them back to us, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it

TRIVIAL THINGS 6: -Is it to you or to the Gentleman who's your brother that I have the honour of speaking? -It is to my brother, Sir

TRIVIAL THINGS 6: -Is it to you or to the Gentleman who's your brother that I have the honour of speaking? -It is to my brother, Sir

Judges of the accused of April: Huguet de Sémonville - Robert Macaire (Thiers) - count Rœderer

Judges of the accused of April: Huguet de Sémonville - Robert Macaire (Thiers) - count Rœderer

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 12: What's the matter with you, Robert? you seem full of care. -Yes I'm vexed... Those devils of Shareholders have tormented me so much, tormented me so much that I gave them a dividend. -Deuce! a real dividend? -Yes, I gave it to them completely.. -What are you goin to do? -I'm going to try to get it back

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 12: What's the matter with you, Robert? you seem full of care. -Yes I'm vexed... Those devils of Shareholders have tormented me so much, tormented me so much that I gave them a dividend. -Deuce! a real dividend? -Yes, I gave it to them completely.. -What are you goin to do? -I'm going to try to get it back

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 18: The way in which you go on one can clearly see that money means nothing to you! if I left you to your own devices, my money would soon be squandered... -Bah! father, it's not for yourself that you accumulate money... -Do you think perhaps it is for you, no, no, with the kind of life you lead I will live longer than you... -My dear father, you only have unpleasant things to say to me..

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 18: The way in which you go on one can clearly see that money means nothing to you! if I left you to your own devices, my money would soon be squandered... -Bah! father, it's not for yourself that you accumulate money... -Do you think perhaps it is for you, no, no, with the kind of life you lead I will live longer than you... -My dear father, you only have unpleasant things to say to me..

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 19: Macaire inheritor-philanthropist. -You see, Bertrand, my wife is dead, my rights to the inheritance are contestable; I'll offer a third of it to the poor, on condition that they immediately advance me the rest... they'll never touch a brass farthing!... that's how I manipulate legacies!! -Well done, dear fellow! If you don't pick up the Manthyon prize, you'll have been robbed!

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 19: Macaire inheritor-philanthropist. -You see, Bertrand, my wife is dead, my rights to the inheritance are contestable; I'll offer a third of it to the poor, on condition that they immediately advance me the rest... they'll never touch a brass farthing!... that's how I manipulate legacies!! -Well done, dear fellow! If you don't pick up the Manthyon prize, you'll have been robbed!

NEWS 124: MIMI VÉRON'S REMEDY: apothecary-in-chief of the Constitutionnel-Take it... take it, this is the only thing that can save you!

NEWS 124: MIMI VÉRON'S REMEDY: apothecary-in-chief of the Constitutionnel-Take it... take it, this is the only thing that can save you!

NEWS 124: MIMI VÉRON'S REMEDY: apothecary-in-chief of the Constitutionnel-Take it... take it, this is the only thing that can save you!

NEWS 124: MIMI VÉRON'S REMEDY: apothecary-in-chief of the Constitutionnel-Take it... take it, this is the only thing that can save you!

Strangers in Paris 10: The visit to the Hôtel des Invalides -It doesn’t smell very good, your broth...how much is it? -Whatever you can give, master... but the minimum is three francs... -Deuce...! I definitely find it a little salty

Strangers in Paris 10: The visit to the Hôtel des Invalides -It doesn’t smell very good, your broth...how much is it? -Whatever you can give, master... but the minimum is three francs... -Deuce...! I definitely find it a little salty

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 5: SETTING THE BILL. -Mister de Macaire, allow me to tell you that your bill astonishes me!       For a spy to keep the prince up to date with the Newspapers      120,000 f       For a riot which did not take place                                                          35,000      Honorariums for some people, supporters of the Prince                370,000 15                                                                                                                                525,000 15 -Why your Grace, does that surprises you, but do you therefore think you can regain a throne as easily as you lose it? a mistake, your Grace, a mistake, you are not abreast of the times

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 5: SETTING THE BILL. -Mister de Macaire, allow me to tell you that your bill astonishes me! For a spy to keep the prince up to date with the Newspapers 120,000 f For a riot which did not take place 35,000 Honorariums for some people, supporters of the Prince 370,000 15 525,000 15 -Why your Grace, does that surprises you, but do you therefore think you can regain a throne as easily as you lose it? a mistake, your Grace, a mistake, you are not abreast of the times

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 16: Sirs, crushed under the weight of misfortune, ruined, laid bare, I lost my head, I abandoned all that was dear to me, my motherrrland, my creditors, the whole paraphernalia... here am I on foreign soil... sheltered from my persecutors, but ready for the greatest sacrifices to preserve intact the name of Macaire. In consequence, I offer you 2 per cent payable in ten years;... by refusing, you can only lose hopes of the above-mentioned 2 per cent and the estmation of your servant / Macaire

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 16: Sirs, crushed under the weight of misfortune, ruined, laid bare, I lost my head, I abandoned all that was dear to me, my motherrrland, my creditors, the whole paraphernalia... here am I on foreign soil... sheltered from my persecutors, but ready for the greatest sacrifices to preserve intact the name of Macaire. In consequence, I offer you 2 per cent payable in ten years;... by refusing, you can only lose hopes of the above-mentioned 2 per cent and the estmation of your servant / Macaire

Sketches Taken by Daumier at the Exhibition 4: -Personally, what I like in the sculpture room is that you can always find somewhere to sit down!..

Sketches Taken by Daumier at the Exhibition 4: -Personally, what I like in the sculpture room is that you can always find somewhere to sit down!..

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 1: Greetings! land of hospitality... greetings! motherland to those who no longer have one... sacred refuge for the unfortunates whom human justice casts out... greetings!!! To all drooping hearts how dear Belgium is!

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 1: Greetings! land of hospitality... greetings! motherland to those who no longer have one... sacred refuge for the unfortunates whom human justice casts out... greetings!!! To all drooping hearts how dear Belgium is!

THE DOOR-KEEPERS OF PARIS 4: - If you are not of the nobility, it's useless my showing you this appartment I let only to titled people

THE DOOR-KEEPERS OF PARIS 4: - If you are not of the nobility, it's useless my showing you this appartment I let only to titled people

PARISIAN SKETCHES 7: In contemplation before the opera's ship, - at least it is not before that of the porte St. Martin, - nor indeed that of the ambigu [sic], - anyway, what is certain is that they are gazing upon a vessel

PARISIAN SKETCHES 7: In contemplation before the opera's ship, - at least it is not before that of the porte St. Martin, - nor indeed that of the ambigu [sic], - anyway, what is certain is that they are gazing upon a vessel

MEMORIES OF THE PEACE CONGRESS 3: Third and final meeting of the Peace Congress -Everyone kisses, and it is over!

MEMORIES OF THE PEACE CONGRESS 3: Third and final meeting of the Peace Congress -Everyone kisses, and it is over!

MEMORIES OF THE PEACE CONGRESS 3: Third and final meeting of the Peace Congress -Everyone kisses, and it is over!

MEMORIES OF THE PEACE CONGRESS 3: Third and final meeting of the Peace Congress -Everyone kisses, and it is over!

Friends 7: It is because he is your friend..

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TRAGICO-CLASSICAL PHYSIOGNOMIES 13: Yes, it is Agamemnon, it is your King who wakes you!... (Iphigenia)

TRAGICO-CLASSICAL PHYSIOGNOMIES 13: Yes, it is Agamemnon, it is your King who wakes you!... (Iphigenia)

Conjugal Manners 30: The plea of adultery: "Magistrates, my client is sure of the fact. But this personal conviction is not enough to satisfy him; it is necessary for him to share it with your tribunal, with those listeners gathered here... with the whole of France. Such was the task taken upon myself in the intererst of my client, and I believe that I have made the issue clear before you. Now, it only remains for my client to see... his social position confirmed by a fair judgement, and you are very just. Magistrates, do not refuse him this last satisfaction."

Conjugal Manners 30: The plea of adultery: "Magistrates, my client is sure of the fact. But this personal conviction is not enough to satisfy him; it is necessary for him to share it with your tribunal, with those listeners gathered here... with the whole of France. Such was the task taken upon myself in the intererst of my client, and I believe that I have made the issue clear before you. Now, it only remains for my client to see... his social position confirmed by a fair judgement, and you are very just. Magistrates, do not refuse him this last satisfaction."

News 40: - It is not true that this tragedy contains beauties of the first order... and yet it was refused by the committee of the Théâtre Français and even by that of the Odéon... there is only one thing left: I am going to leave my manuscript with the caretaker of the Gymnasium, without giving my name!

News 40: - It is not true that this tragedy contains beauties of the first order... and yet it was refused by the committee of the Théâtre Français and even by that of the Odéon... there is only one thing left: I am going to leave my manuscript with the caretaker of the Gymnasium, without giving my name!

Strangers in Paris 16: The Daguerreotype portrait: -Here is the work of the sun..., how coloured it is, hm?... how warm... and all in three seconds! -Well, true...looking at that, you wouldn’t say that I’d been in the sun for only three seconds... you’d think I’d been in it for three years, because I look like a real negro... never mind, it’s a pretty portrait, and my wife will be well pleased!..

Strangers in Paris 16: The Daguerreotype portrait: -Here is the work of the sun..., how coloured it is, hm?... how warm... and all in three seconds! -Well, true...looking at that, you wouldn’t say that I’d been in the sun for only three seconds... you’d think I’d been in it for three years, because I look like a real negro... never mind, it’s a pretty portrait, and my wife will be well pleased!..

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 6: (Robert) So! my dear director, how goes your business? (Bertrand) Oh, vefry well, very well!! I'm very satisfied... only we don't have a sou, we can't continue. -The deuce!! -But a capitalist should deposit 200000 francs with us, the document's going to be signed this evening or tomorrow... I'm very impatient, I've got the greatest need for a pair of boots

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 6: (Robert) So! my dear director, how goes your business? (Bertrand) Oh, vefry well, very well!! I'm very satisfied... only we don't have a sou, we can't continue. -The deuce!! -But a capitalist should deposit 200000 francs with us, the document's going to be signed this evening or tomorrow... I'm very impatient, I've got the greatest need for a pair of boots

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