My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself

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My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself
Image Not Available for My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself

My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself

Date1834
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 327 x 460 mm. (12 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
Credit LineBlanche Adler Memorial Fund
Object number1955.10
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Last Updated1/11/24
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 My God! Monseigneur, I am forced to leave for the countryside, allow me to leave my wife behind to keep you company
My God! Monseigneur, I am forced to leave for the countryside, allow me to leave my wife behind to keep you company
1837
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 Oh here you are, my poor dear! Darn it, how handsome you are! Come and give your father a kiss!
Oh here you are, my poor dear! Darn it, how handsome you are! Come and give your father a kiss!
1840
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 Ch. de Lam....
Ch. de Lam....
1832
Image Not Available for Not knowing any longer how to spend their free time, the three friends of peace have decided to declare war against each other.
Not knowing any longer how to spend their free time, the three friends of peace have decided to declare war against each other.
1856
Image Not Available for A citizen who is fed up with military paraphernalia. - Just to think that we finally got rid of Louis-Philippe and yet we cannot get rid of this leather junk!
A citizen who is fed up with military paraphernalia. - Just to think that we finally got rid of Louis-Philippe and yet we cannot get rid of this leather junk!
1848
Image Not Available for Here you see the great celebrities of literary, musical and artistic France. They are 36 feet tall - measured below sea level.
Here you see the great celebrities of literary, musical and artistic France. They are 36 feet tall - measured below sea level.
1839
Image Not Available for If women would endeavour to show more dignity in their behaviour, they will surely be respected more.... in any case, no man would dare to make a pass at me on the street! -Same with me, my dear!
If women would endeavour to show more dignity in their behaviour, they will surely be respected more.... in any case, no man would dare to make a pass at me on the street! -Same with me, my dear!
1852
Image Not Available for If women would endeavour to show more dignity in their behaviour, they will surely be respected more.... in any case, no man would dare to make a pass at me on the street! - Same with me, my dear!
If women would endeavour to show more dignity in their behaviour, they will surely be respected more.... in any case, no man would dare to make a pass at me on the street! - Same with me, my dear!
1852
Image Not Available for Here, Eudoxie, take my bear skin... since from now on I will not have the pleasure any more to wear it, I give it to you to make a muff out of it... This way I have at least the satisfaction of seeing it from time to time
Here, Eudoxie, take my bear skin... since from now on I will not have the pleasure any more to wear it, I give it to you to make a muff out of it... This way I have at least the satisfaction of seeing it from time to time
1848