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Better to Work Than Stand Thus
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Better to Work Than Stand Thus

Daten.d.
MediumEngraving
Dimensions302 × 375 mm. (11 7/8 × 14 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of William P. Meeker
Object number1959.125.16
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for The Horse Races. The Chinese, who have the most ugly carriage horses one can possibly imagine, have recognized the necessity to improve this interesting breed of quadrupeds. So the horse racing association of Beijing has had no better idea than to make the horses race and over a distance of a mile in 4 minutes. To the contentment of the organizing committee, the winner quite frequently reaches finishing line... on a wheel barrow. The improvement is final.
The Horse Races. The Chinese, who have the most ugly carriage horses one can possibly imagine, have recognized the necessity to improve this interesting breed of quadrupeds. So the horse racing association of Beijing has had no better idea than to make the horses race and over a distance of a mile in 4 minutes. To the contentment of the organizing committee, the winner quite frequently reaches finishing line... on a wheel barrow. The improvement is final.
1844
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire, sollicitor. - We've won, my dear fellow, won on every count! - And about time too. A case which has lasted ten years and has ruined me! - Better late than never! - How much did I get back in the end? - Here you are: The court awarded you 12'000 Fr, we totalled 13'500 Fr in expenses, you only owe me 1'500 Fr. - But that means I lose 1'500 Fr . - Yes, but you've won your case.
Robert Macaire, sollicitor. - We've won, my dear fellow, won on every count! - And about time too. A case which has lasted ten years and has ruined me! - Better late than never! - How much did I get back in the end? - Here you are: The court awarded you 12'000 Fr, we totalled 13'500 Fr in expenses, you only owe me 1'500 Fr. - But that means I lose 1'500 Fr . - Yes, but you've won your case.
1836
Image Not Available for My dear friend, you really don't look very well this morning. I am not speaking to you as a doctor, but as a friend. I must insist in treating you.... better than I would treat myself. I am going to apply 30 leeches to your belly and if by tomorrow you have not improved, I'll apply another sixty.
My dear friend, you really don't look very well this morning. I am not speaking to you as a doctor, but as a friend. I must insist in treating you.... better than I would treat myself. I am going to apply 30 leeches to your belly and if by tomorrow you have not improved, I'll apply another sixty.
1845
Image Not Available for Where can one be happier than in the bosom of the family? (bis). -These three artists would be better off in the bosom of the cabaret, and their young associate at a game of marbles.
Where can one be happier than in the bosom of the family? (bis). -These three artists would be better off in the bosom of the cabaret, and their young associate at a game of marbles.
1841
Image Not Available for Do not be Lazy in Visiting the Sick, for it is Thus that you Assert yourself in Charity
Do not be Lazy in Visiting the Sick, for it is Thus that you Assert yourself in Charity
published c. 1784-1814
Image Not Available for Security Chain Dealer. The coupling chain is named after the way its used by an unsuspecting victim, who wears it, thus signaling that he is in the possession of a watch. The cronies stationed in the neighborhood are not dallying to put the information to profit. This way Bertrand has sold the chain and Macaire gets the watch.
Security Chain Dealer. The coupling chain is named after the way its used by an unsuspecting victim, who wears it, thus signaling that he is in the possession of a watch. The cronies stationed in the neighborhood are not dallying to put the information to profit. This way Bertrand has sold the chain and Macaire gets the watch.
1840
Image Not Available for Lebreton. He is one of the greatest generals of modern times. He notably surpasses Cavaignac and Lamoricières by forty centimetres. Thus Lebreton provokes the envy of all the drum majors in the army.
Lebreton. He is one of the greatest generals of modern times. He notably surpasses Cavaignac and Lamoricières by forty centimetres. Thus Lebreton provokes the envy of all the drum majors in the army.
1849
Image Not Available for John Russell thinks things are getting better for women artists
John Russell thinks things are getting better for women artists
1985
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire bookseller. Ladies and gentlemen, would there be anyone in this pleasant place who'd like to make himself a nice little income, without difficulty and without working?... If there is someone he should stock my primers... You don't have to be a bookseller to be a specialist in this trade, you don't even have to know how to read, quite the contrary!... You only have to pay me a deposit... The bigger the better, as the saying goes.
Robert Macaire bookseller. Ladies and gentlemen, would there be anyone in this pleasant place who'd like to make himself a nice little income, without difficulty and without working?... If there is someone he should stock my primers... You don't have to be a bookseller to be a specialist in this trade, you don't even have to know how to read, quite the contrary!... You only have to pay me a deposit... The bigger the better, as the saying goes.
1836
Image Not Available for Foell's Better Meats
Foell's Better Meats
1981 negative, printed 1984
Image Not Available for Be careful, Gargouillet, here is the burgher passing with his wife. He might want to wash our heads and give us a good soap-down... - Better not!
Be careful, Gargouillet, here is the burgher passing with his wife. He might want to wash our heads and give us a good soap-down... - Better not!
1842
Image Not Available for Just look where they squeezed in my painting. - I say, my friend... you are not happy?.... you should be more than satisfied since they are hanging higher than those by Meissonnier!
Just look where they squeezed in my painting. - I say, my friend... you are not happy?.... you should be more than satisfied since they are hanging higher than those by Meissonnier!
1859