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Mr. Prudhomme and young Adolph, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 27, 1860

Printer Destouches French
Publisher Aaron Martinet French
January 27, 1860
Not on view
Mr. PRUDHOMME: - My son, you must always remember this important day, when the walls of favorism have finally been torn down. Sooner or later, philosophy, the product of human reason will always demolish social barriers!
Young Adolph: - Right Papa, but tell me... why are they being rebuilt a bit further down?

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mr. Prudhomme and young Adolph, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 27, 1860
  • Series/Portfolio: 'News of the Day' (Actualités)
  • Artist: Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808–1879 Valmondois)
  • Printer: Destouches (Paris)
  • Publisher: Aaron Martinet (French, 1762–1841)
  • Date: January 27, 1860
  • Medium: Lithograph on newsprint; first state of two (Delteil)
  • Dimensions: Image: 8 11/16 × 10 7/16 in. (22 × 26.5 cm)
    Sheet: 14 5/16 × 11 7/16 in. (36.3 × 29.1 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.708.111
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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