The Shareholders' Meeting. It definitely seems the business is on the right track.... since the director asks us to put in another 500'000 Francs!

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The Shareholders' Meeting. It definitely seems the business is on the right track.... since the director asks us to put in another 500'000 Francs!
Image Not Available for The Shareholders' Meeting. It definitely seems the business is on the right track.... since the director asks us to put in another 500'000 Francs!

The Shareholders' Meeting. It definitely seems the business is on the right track.... since the director asks us to put in another 500'000 Francs!

PortfolioPlate 92 from the series "Beaux jours de la vie"
Date1846
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 222 × 208 mm. (8 3/4 × 8 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGiven in Memory of Joseph Katz by his Children
Object number1963.109.96
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for The other day, I pulled off another smart trick... I had set up a firm with a capital of ten million francs to exploit top boots in cardboard ... I had placed only eight shares worth a petty 1200 francs... I called together my eight shareholders and held forth in something like the following manner: "Ah! Good-day ye strolling gentlemen, how handsome you are, how fine you seem!" I promised them more cheese than bread, I gave them a 50% dividend, I warmed them up a bit and let them simmer... The following day they couldn't get hold of my shares fast enough, I placed all of them and at the next meeting I said: "The last time I did the books I made a mistake. I forgot to take into account the price of the cardboard and its fabrication. You must return the dividend I gave you, I'm going to hold it back... I put down nothing and kept back the r
The other day, I pulled off another smart trick... I had set up a firm with a capital of ten million francs to exploit top boots in cardboard ... I had placed only eight shares worth a petty 1200 francs... I called together my eight shareholders and held forth in something like the following manner: "Ah! Good-day ye strolling gentlemen, how handsome you are, how fine you seem!" I promised them more cheese than bread, I gave them a 50% dividend, I warmed them up a bit and let them simmer... The following day they couldn't get hold of my shares fast enough, I placed all of them and at the next meeting I said: "The last time I did the books I made a mistake. I forgot to take into account the price of the cardboard and its fabrication. You must return the dividend I gave you, I'm going to hold it back... I put down nothing and kept back the r
1838
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 Californian Shareholders. - Yesterday I invested 5000 Francs in the purchase of 1000 shares of a California Gold Mining Company.... we have the exploitation right of the left bank of the Sacramento river.... I think this will be a good business.... and the manager is just as convinced as I am. - I prefer a company, called "the golden hoax"... I have put all my money into it.
Californian Shareholders. - Yesterday I invested 5000 Francs in the purchase of 1000 shares of a California Gold Mining Company.... we have the exploitation right of the left bank of the Sacramento river.... I think this will be a good business.... and the manager is just as convinced as I am. - I prefer a company, called "the golden hoax"... I have put all my money into it.
1850
Image Not Available for The engagement of an artist. - So you want an engagement in my theatre..... very well Mademoiselle...... since you are so pretty, it will be 1200 Francs.... that's of course what you will be paying me each year! - I accept... under the condition that I will not get a raise!
The engagement of an artist. - So you want an engagement in my theatre..... very well Mademoiselle...... since you are so pretty, it will be 1200 Francs.... that's of course what you will be paying me each year! - I accept... under the condition that I will not get a raise!
1845
Image Not Available for The inconvenience of having his hair curled. Oh blast.... look here, watch out... you are burning me.... I am meeting someone, and I want you to make me look good... but in order to declare my burning passion, I don't need to smell scorched!
The inconvenience of having his hair curled. Oh blast.... look here, watch out... you are burning me.... I am meeting someone, and I want you to make me look good... but in order to declare my burning passion, I don't need to smell scorched!
1844
Image Not Available for A scientific consultation. - I am satisfied.... I think the potato disease comes from Botrytis... - Yes, that's what's commonly known as a mushroom (fungus). - If we call it a mushroom like the rest of the world, no one will bother calling us scientists!
A scientific consultation. - I am satisfied.... I think the potato disease comes from Botrytis... - Yes, that's what's commonly known as a mushroom (fungus). - If we call it a mushroom like the rest of the world, no one will bother calling us scientists!
1845
Image Not Available for A gentleman who enjoys the satisfaction of having his mask taken
A gentleman who enjoys the satisfaction of having his mask taken
1846
Image Not Available for A Landlord. - Oh! Mr. de Macaire, you wouldn't turn us out into the street just for being a miserable quarter late with our rent... - Where else should I put you, by devil? - But we've spent 30'000Fr. in your shop!... - That's another reason, it all comes back to me... - And my four poor small children?... - What the heavens is that to do with me. I didn't ask you to have them!...
A Landlord. - Oh! Mr. de Macaire, you wouldn't turn us out into the street just for being a miserable quarter late with our rent... - Where else should I put you, by devil? - But we've spent 30'000Fr. in your shop!... - That's another reason, it all comes back to me... - And my four poor small children?... - What the heavens is that to do with me. I didn't ask you to have them!...
1837
Image Not Available for The opening of the hunting season. Eyes grey.... that's it...... complexion yellow, right again..... ears large, correct.... nose red, ah! It doesn't fit your description, you are hunting with a counterfeit hunting document!.... you do not have a red nose, it's purple! I hereby arrest you!
The opening of the hunting season. Eyes grey.... that's it...... complexion yellow, right again..... ears large, correct.... nose red, ah! It doesn't fit your description, you are hunting with a counterfeit hunting document!.... you do not have a red nose, it's purple! I hereby arrest you!
1844
Image Not Available for The President Shouting at the Top of Her Voice. Ladies, you are fromally violating § 3 of our constitution which states that no more than five graduates may talk at the same time... I call you to order... silence! Well, since ringing my bell seems to have no effect, I suspend that meeting and take my hat!... Now you can all do what you want!
The President Shouting at the Top of Her Voice. Ladies, you are fromally violating § 3 of our constitution which states that no more than five graduates may talk at the same time... I call you to order... silence! Well, since ringing my bell seems to have no effect, I suspend that meeting and take my hat!... Now you can all do what you want!
1844
Image Not Available for Here is your account: I owed you 150'000 Francs; I already have given you a downpayment of 100 Francs, plus another 50 Francs later, which makes the total 150 Francs. I now give you another 1'000 Francs, which brings the total to 150'000. Please be so kind to sign that we are even now.
Here is your account: I owed you 150'000 Francs; I already have given you a downpayment of 100 Francs, plus another 50 Francs later, which makes the total 150 Francs. I now give you another 1'000 Francs, which brings the total to 150'000. Please be so kind to sign that we are even now.
1843
Image Not Available for The Pancakes. What the heck ... I think I'll have this one myself.
The Pancakes. What the heck ... I think I'll have this one myself.
1844