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Frontispiece, from Mésaventures et Désappointemens de Mr. Gogo

November 11, 1838
Not on view
The misadventures of Mr. Gogo referenced in the title consist primarily of being repeatedly swindled. In this frontispiece design, Gogo stands at center. Robert-Macaire and his partner Wormspire, who take advantage of Gogo’s financial cluelessness, lean in toward him. A devilish figure stands above the title, around which a crowd circles, both fleeing and staring in horror. Another crowd forms a lower border; here made up of readers of and subscribers to "La Caricature," where the Gogo series of four lithographs was published in November and December 1838.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Frontispiece, from Mésaventures et Désappointemens de Mr. Gogo
  • Series/Portfolio: Mésaventures et Desappointemens de Mr. Gogo
  • Artist: Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808–1879 Valmondois)
  • Date: November 11, 1838
  • Medium: Lithograph; fourth state of four
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 13 1/4 × 9 3/4 in. (33.7 × 24.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Marjorie Shelley in honor of Edward M. Shelley, M.D., 2025
  • Object Number: 2025.827
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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