Sad destiny of a teacher during an exceptionally fertile year for may-bugs.

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Sad destiny of a teacher during an exceptionally fertile year for may-bugs.
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Sad destiny of a teacher during an exceptionally fertile year for may-bugs.

PortfolioPlate 19 from the series "Professeurs et Moutards"
Date1846
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 198 × 247 mm. (7 13/16 × 9 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGiven in Memory of Joseph Katz by his Children
Object number1963.109.128
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for For 20 years I was trying to cross a Rennet apple with a Rosey apple..... this year I am finally successful. It has cost me 3'787 Francs in all for this green apple.... but it'll be worth it, since I'll be mentioned in the Central Society of Apple Culture.
For 20 years I was trying to cross a Rennet apple with a Rosey apple..... this year I am finally successful. It has cost me 3'787 Francs in all for this green apple.... but it'll be worth it, since I'll be mentioned in the Central Society of Apple Culture.
1846
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire business agent. - By the devil! It's really admirable of you to break your back to pay off your debts, my good chap, wipe them out at once! - But how? - Good heavens! Bring me your books, I'll put them in order, it's my specialty, we'll settle for a few liabilities, a large number of assets, we'll assemble your creditors, we'll offer five percent to be paid over ten years, you won't give them anything during the ten years, in ten years' time you'll start again, your creditors will be dead, the debts forgotten and nobody will say a word about it.
Robert Macaire business agent. - By the devil! It's really admirable of you to break your back to pay off your debts, my good chap, wipe them out at once! - But how? - Good heavens! Bring me your books, I'll put them in order, it's my specialty, we'll settle for a few liabilities, a large number of assets, we'll assemble your creditors, we'll offer five percent to be paid over ten years, you won't give them anything during the ten years, in ten years' time you'll start again, your creditors will be dead, the debts forgotten and nobody will say a word about it.
1837
Image Not Available for Come now, witness, you must tell us exactly what happened on April 12 last year.... - But Sir, this is 9 months ago... - Never mind that , tell us anyway!
Come now, witness, you must tell us exactly what happened on April 12 last year.... - But Sir, this is 9 months ago... - Never mind that , tell us anyway!
1846
Image Not Available for As you can see, Monsieur, I have enforced in my school perfectly good discipline. You cannot imagine to what extent I succeeded implanting in these young scholars a deep sentiment of respect towards their teacher.
As you can see, Monsieur, I have enforced in my school perfectly good discipline. You cannot imagine to what extent I succeeded implanting in these young scholars a deep sentiment of respect towards their teacher.
1846
Image Not Available for Ah, you are telling everything to the teacher aren't you.... well, tell him about this punch here!...
Ah, you are telling everything to the teacher aren't you.... well, tell him about this punch here!...
1846
Image Not Available for Sir... Sir... Siiiirrrr... Christ, it's annoying to have a colic while the teacher is taking a nap. (note: direct translation..... when the supervisor is supervising)
Sir... Sir... Siiiirrrr... Christ, it's annoying to have a colic while the teacher is taking a nap. (note: direct translation..... when the supervisor is supervising)
1846
Image Not Available for Just you wait, I'm going to show you who is the teacher here...
Just you wait, I'm going to show you who is the teacher here...
1846
Image Not Available for The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
1842
Image Not Available for Amazing, during all this hassle about emperors and kings, here is the Queen of England who shows a resolute character and decided to give birth to her eighth daughter. - What strength of character!
Amazing, during all this hassle about emperors and kings, here is the Queen of England who shows a resolute character and decided to give birth to her eighth daughter. - What strength of character!
1848
Image Not Available for A healthy and romantic walk which may be somewhat annoying... but the aim to fill the lungs with fresh air has been fully achieved.
A healthy and romantic walk which may be somewhat annoying... but the aim to fill the lungs with fresh air has been fully achieved.
1847
Image Not Available for You find spring too cold this year, next year you will perhaps find it too hot
You find spring too cold this year, next year you will perhaps find it too hot
1867
Image Not Available for Monsieur Adolph Chamouillard, you are always complaining about the food. I declare you are a voluptuary! You must know that the Spartans ate nothing but black broth all year long!! - At least they didn't have to eat red beans all the time!
Monsieur Adolph Chamouillard, you are always complaining about the food. I declare you are a voluptuary! You must know that the Spartans ate nothing but black broth all year long!!
- At least they didn't have to eat red beans all the time!
1846