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Plate 10: Robert Macaire, solicitor, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

1838
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- Someone stole a thousand franc note from me, Monsieur.
- Very well! I have your case in hand, Madame. The thief is one of my friends.
- Then I would like to have my money back and know who took it.
- Nothing easier than that. Let me have 1'500F for my trouble and tomorrow the thief will return your money and give you his card.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Plate 10: Robert Macaire, solicitor, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires
  • Series/Portfolio: 'Caricaturana'
  • Artist: Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808–1879 Valmondois)
  • Author: Charles Philipon (French, Lyons 1800–1862 Paris)
  • Printer: Aubert et Cie
  • Printer: Junca
  • Publisher: Aubert et Cie
  • Date: 1838
  • Medium: Lithograph on wove paper; second state of three (Delteil)
  • Dimensions: Image: 10 1/4 × 8 3/8 in. (26 × 21.2 cm)
    Sheet: 14 1/2 in. × 11 in. (36.9 × 28 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Edwin De T. Bechtel, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.693.20
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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