Une rencontre agréable, from Les Beaux Jours de la Vie, published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1844
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Une rencontre agréable (A pleasant meeting), from Les Beaux Jours de la Vie (The Beautiful Days of Life), published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1844.
Black and white lithograph of two older men talking to each other. The man on the left is wearing a white hat with a black cloth underneath and has white hair. His hands are joined underneath his long sleeves. He is looking to the right and has an extremely sharp and pointed nose. The man on the right is wearing a black hat with dark hair. He is dressed more nicely. He is facing the viewer but looking down at the other man. Below the figures is a caption "Une Rencontreagreable / Sapristi!...passe votre chemin! quand on fait votre etat, on ne s'amuse pas a regarder les passants" By jove!...go your way! when making your condition, it is not fun to watch passers). Signed in the lithograph stone "H. D 589".
1969.1.3
1969.1
Honoré Daumier
Artist
circa 1844
19th Century
Paper
12-1/4 in
9 in
19.5" x 15.25" framed
BlackWhite
EXH1979.1

