Life of a drawing master is truly a hard one. He has the difficult task to correct the mistakes and blunders produced by his young students.

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Life of a drawing master is truly a hard one. He has the difficult task to correct the mistakes and blunders produced by his young students.
Image Not Available for Life of a drawing master is truly a hard one. He has the difficult task to correct the mistakes and blunders produced by his young students.

Life of a drawing master is truly a hard one. He has the difficult task to correct the mistakes and blunders produced by his young students.

PortfolioPlate 31 from the series "Professeurs et Moutards"
Date1846
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 182 × 244 mm. (7 3/16 × 9 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGiven in Memory of Joseph Katz by his Children
Object number1963.109.140
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for You remember now that young Cabassol is far too good in translation that I would allow anyone in this class to molest him... he is under my immediate protection! At the final exams it is he who will hold up the honour of Bilboquet High school.
You remember now that young Cabassol is far too good in translation that I would allow anyone in this class to molest him... he is under my immediate protection! At the final exams it is he who will hold up the honour of Bilboquet High school.
1845
Image Not Available for A young man and his first approaches to the beauty of what is called the Arts.
A young man and his first approaches to the beauty of what is called the Arts.
1846
Image Not Available for Which proves again that already since high school man supports himself on the shoulders of his kin in order to advance in life.
Which proves again that already since high school man supports himself on the shoulders of his kin in order to advance in life.
1845
Image Not Available for Tomorrow we will study Saturn. I want you to pay special attention to this great planet.... which in all likelihood you will never in your life have the opportunity to see!
Tomorrow we will study Saturn. I want you to pay special attention to this great planet.... which in all likelihood you will never in your life have the opportunity to see!
1845
Image Not Available for Mr. Jean-Joseph-Chaboulard... first prize for good health.
Mr. Jean-Joseph-Chaboulard... first prize for good health.
1845
Image Not Available for When one's portrait is exhibited at the Salon. - It's flattering, isn't it Eudoxie, to be shown like this in public, and I don't regret the 200 francs it has cost us... there is a man looking at us... he seems to think highly of us! - (The art student): How can anybody have the nerve to sit for a portrait with a face like that!
When one's portrait is exhibited at the Salon. - It's flattering, isn't it Eudoxie, to be shown like this in public, and I don't regret the 200 francs it has cost us... there is a man looking at us... he seems to think highly of us! - (The art student): How can anybody have the nerve to sit for a portrait with a face like that!
1845
Image Not Available for It's just because he's your friend, and because he has been introduced to me by you that I will let him subscribe to the last 20 shares of my colossal newspaper the European.... it will be a gold mine, and one day, he will thank you properly for it.
It's just because he's your friend, and because he has been introduced to me by you that I will let him subscribe to the last 20 shares of my colossal newspaper the European.... it will be a gold mine, and one day, he will thank you properly for it.
1845
Image Not Available for My dear friend, we have learned yesterday at the theatre that a gentleman has inadvertedly stepped on your foot.... We have come to get his address and we are eager to announce that the affair is arranged.... He is waiting for you this morning in the Bois de Boulogne. You will raise pistols at a distance of 15 paces.
My dear friend, we have learned yesterday at the theatre that a gentleman has inadvertedly stepped on your foot.... We have come to get his address and we are eager to announce that the affair is arranged.... He is waiting for you this morning in the Bois de Boulogne. You will raise pistols at a distance of 15 paces.
1845
Image Not Available for Malbroug is going to war / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Malbroug is going to war / But doesn’t know when he'll fight (bis) / He is going to fight at Easter / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / He is going to fight at Easter / or at Trinity. (bis) / Trinity has passed / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Trinity has passed / And Marlbrough has not fought.(bis)
Malbroug is going to war / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Malbroug is going to war / But doesn’t know when he'll fight (bis) / He is going to fight at Easter / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / He is going to fight at Easter / or at Trinity. (bis) / Trinity has passed / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Trinity has passed / And Marlbrough has not fought.(bis)
1835
Image Not Available for Various news. "The Rue de la Lune has been illuminated with gas light." Correction: In our last edition instead of "The mayor has given birth to twins" it should read: "He has returned into town." We are being informed from Dijon: "The latest frost has completely destroyed the mustard seeds; this will most likely result in considerable price increases for Moutarde de Dijon." - We inform our readers of a new kind of activity: cunning swindlers are getting information about the addresses of regular patrons of coffee houses. While the clients are reading the newspapers, the thieves will pillage to their home.
Various news. "The Rue de la Lune has been illuminated with gas light." Correction: In our last edition instead of "The mayor has given birth to twins" it should read: "He has returned into town." We are being informed from Dijon: "The latest frost has completely destroyed the mustard seeds; this will most likely result in considerable price increases for Moutarde de Dijon." - We inform our readers of a new kind of activity: cunning swindlers are getting information about the addresses of regular patrons of coffee houses. While the clients are reading the newspapers, the thieves will pillage to their home.
1842
Image Not Available for Rash young students who are fighting over a point of honour and who snap their fingers at the supreme court.
Rash young students who are fighting over a point of honour and who snap their fingers at the supreme court.
1845
Image Not Available for A teacher who is being obliged to turn a blind eye to the conduct of his students.
A teacher who is being obliged to turn a blind eye to the conduct of his students.
1845