New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.

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Image Not Available for New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.
New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.
Image Not Available for New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.

New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.

PortfolioPlate 8 from the series "Ces Bons Parisiens"
Date1857
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 213 × 252 mm. (8 3/8 × 9 15/16 in.)
Credit LinePurchase Fund
Object number1963.130
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.
Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.
1857
Image Not Available for What one calls the seducations of Paris. Tickets, Sir?.... this evening you'll hear Madame Dorus-Grasse and Monsieur Bariolhé... excellent seats in the orchestra.... just twelve francs... cheaper than at the theatre's ticket counter.
What one calls the seducations of Paris. Tickets, Sir?.... this evening you'll hear Madame Dorus-Grasse and Monsieur Bariolhé... excellent seats in the orchestra.... just twelve francs... cheaper than at the theatre's ticket counter.
1844
Image Not Available for Monsieur and Madame Prudhomme chose a costume befitting the local colour for their visit of the Palais Pompeien on the Champs-Elysées
Monsieur and Madame Prudhomme chose a costume befitting the local colour for their visit of the Palais Pompeien on the Champs-Elysées
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Image Not Available for New Parisian Butcher's Shop. Horse feet à la Ste. Ménehould created by the Hippophagian Society.
New Parisian Butcher's Shop. Horse feet à la Ste. Ménehould created by the Hippophagian Society.
1865
Image Not Available for Parisians in the countryside. - Aren't we a bit too audacious to get involved in such an adventure.... down there I see something rather disturbing... I am not sure whether it is wise to advance any further. - But I think these are simply millstones... - And I was afraid these might be the huts of some savages!
Parisians in the countryside. - Aren't we a bit too audacious to get involved in such an adventure.... down there I see something rather disturbing... I am not sure whether it is wise to advance any further. - But I think these are simply millstones... - And I was afraid these might be the huts of some savages!
1857
Image Not Available for The first prize for mathematics goes to Monsieur Isidor Cabuchet, who has been cited nine times already. ( Mr. Cabuchet Senior hardly succeeds in holding back the tears of sympathy, wich threaten to inundate his paternal nose).
The first prize for mathematics goes to Monsieur Isidor Cabuchet, who has been cited nine times already.
( Mr. Cabuchet Senior hardly succeeds in holding back the tears of sympathy, wich threaten to inundate his paternal nose).
1846
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By Parties Unknown
1935, printed 1996
Image Not Available for Delighted to find himself on show, the original takes his wife to the exhibition, and places her before his image to enjoy the opinion of the crowd. - Look, some say, it's the Chinese commissioner Lin! - No, others say, don't you see, it's natural history! - It's... resumes one gentleman in possession of the catalogue, it's the portrait of Mr. D..... insurance broker: - Oh well, with a bonce like that he doesn't need to insure himself, he'll not easily be snatched up. (Madame, his wife, leaves exceedingly flattered)
Delighted to find himself on show, the original takes his wife to the exhibition, and places her before his image to enjoy the opinion of the crowd. - Look, some say, it's the Chinese commissioner Lin! - No, others say, don't you see, it's natural history! - It's... resumes one gentleman in possession of the catalogue, it's the portrait of Mr. D..... insurance broker: - Oh well, with a bonce like that he doesn't need to insure himself, he'll not easily be snatched up. (Madame, his wife, leaves exceedingly flattered)
1842
Image Not Available for A new acquaintance. - Ah, Madame...... I got you back Zémire, but I fear that I have lost my heart!
A new acquaintance. - Ah, Madame...... I got you back Zémire, but I fear that I have lost my heart!
1846
Image Not Available for Someone stole a thousand franc note from me, Monsieur. - Very well! I've 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.
Someone stole a thousand franc note from me, Monsieur. - Very well! I've 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.
1836
Image Not Available for Seven o'clock in the morning. Monsieur Coquelet wakes up. Minette and Azor fight for the paternal kiss. Monsieur Coquelet enjoys this touching scene of rivalry.
Seven o'clock in the morning. Monsieur Coquelet wakes up. Minette and Azor fight for the paternal kiss. Monsieur Coquelet enjoys this touching scene of rivalry.
1839
Image Not Available for Monsieur...Monsieur, here's your handkerchief
Monsieur...Monsieur, here's your handkerchief
1842