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"What ho! does the Devil arrive! then we needs must get on
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"What ho! does the Devil arrive! then we needs must get on

PortfolioFrom the series "Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature"
Date1827-1828
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 375 × 265 mm. (14 3/4 × 10 7/16 in.)
Plate: 209 × 168 mm. (8 1/4 × 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.10410
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Another one who needs to worry about his nose this year, since the potato-epidemic is still going on.
Another one who needs to worry about his nose this year, since the potato-epidemic is still going on.
1847
Image Not Available for Another one who needs to worry about his nose this year, since the potato-epidemic is still going on.
Another one who needs to worry about his nose this year, since the potato-epidemic is still going on.
1847
Image Not Available for This is what nowadays in called a light work. - My God, what's this!.... an encyclopaedia? - No sir.... it is the novel "the mysteries of Paris" that Madame bought at the bookshop of our Master. We will bring you the rest of the oeuvre as soon as it appears. ------------------- This is what the royal printer is sending us. - What! I was told I would get some light documentation about the question in question. – That’s right, monsieur, we’ll bring you the rest right away.
This is what nowadays in called a light work. - My God, what's this!.... an encyclopaedia? - No sir.... it is the novel "the mysteries of Paris" that Madame bought at the bookshop of our Master. We will bring you the rest of the oeuvre as soon as it appears.
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This is what the royal printer is sending us. - What! I was told I would get some light documentation about the question in question. – That’s right, monsieur, we’ll bring you the rest right away.
1843
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire, salesman in Bibles. - (Bertrand): The subscribers claim that we are swindlers, thieves... I mean purloiners, and they are kicking... er, I mean, turning us out. - (Robert): What expressions to use, you rascal... you must address me more decently or I kick... er, I mean push you out of the door. It's you highfaluting manner, your high pitched twaddle, that riles the subscribers. Stop that! If they throw you out of the door, go back through the rear window... if they slap your face, turn your other cheek... but don't you come back here without subscriptions, or I ... well, never mind!
Robert Macaire, salesman in Bibles. - (Bertrand): The subscribers claim that we are swindlers, thieves... I mean purloiners, and they are kicking... er, I mean, turning us out. - (Robert): What expressions to use, you rascal... you must address me more decently or I kick... er, I mean push you out of the door. It's you highfaluting manner, your high pitched twaddle, that riles the subscribers. Stop that! If they throw you out of the door, go back through the rear window... if they slap your face, turn your other cheek... but don't you come back here without subscriptions, or I ... well, never mind!
1838
Image Not Available for Embarcation of a Lady. Get in without fear Miss Josephine....You don't have to be afraid from neither the current nor the boatmen... they are all Frrrrrench.... we actually wanted to salute you with 101 canon shots, but we didn't get the authorization from the Government!...
Embarcation of a Lady. Get in without fear Miss Josephine....You don't have to be afraid from neither the current nor the boatmen... they are all Frrrrrench.... we actually wanted to salute you with 101 canon shots, but we didn't get the authorization from the Government!...
1843
Image Not Available for "Owake! what ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
"Owake! what ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
1844
Image Not Available for "Owake! What Ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
"Owake! What Ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
1844
Image Not Available for "Owake! What Ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
"Owake! What Ho! Brabantio!..." (Act I, Scene I) from "Othello"
1844
Image Not Available for Why the devil does papa Mars always have to remain at shoulder arms?
Why the devil does papa Mars always have to remain at shoulder arms?
1868
Image Not Available for A Riddle. My first one rides on the whole… Horse… Money… Pavement… the devil!! that does not ride well.
A Riddle. My first one rides on the whole… Horse… Money… Pavement… the devil!! that does not ride well.
1838
Image Not Available for I'll tell you.... if we want business to improve, we'll need Mr. Molé. - A lot of good he will do you. -You are joking!
I'll tell you.... if we want business to improve, we'll need Mr. Molé. - A lot of good he will do you. -You are joking!
1850
Image Not Available for Stockholders' assembly. Gentlemen, the monarchist newspaper which I had the honor of founding with the help of your capital and my abilities surpassed my wildest expectations and hopes… it lived two months, devoured only three hundred thousand francs, and in order to have it reappear all we need is a small payment from your side… Bertrand, see the gentlemen to the cashier.
Stockholders' assembly. Gentlemen, the monarchist newspaper which I had the honor of founding with the help of your capital and my abilities surpassed my wildest expectations and hopes… it lived two months, devoured only three hundred thousand francs, and in order to have it reappear all we need is a small payment from your side… Bertrand, see the gentlemen to the cashier.
1836