The Unhappy Family

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The Unhappy Family
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The Unhappy Family

Datec. 1823
MediumLithograph
DimensionsImage: 149 x 101 mm. (5 7/8 x 4 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 number1996.48.120
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for The Unhappy Family
The Unhappy Family
1823
Image Not Available for Studies of Heads for the Two Adult Figures in "The Unhappy Family'
Studies of Heads for the Two Adult Figures in "The Unhappy Family'
c. 1825
Image Not Available for Studies of Heads for the Two Adult Figures in "The Unhappy Family'
Studies of Heads for the Two Adult Figures in "The Unhappy Family'
c. 1825
Image Not Available for Trouvé-Chauvel. Strict guardian of the Republic's finances, citizen Trouvé-Chauvel never separates himself from the treasure, even when he goes to the National Assembly. It is true that it is very easy for him to carry it over his shoulder. This minister has an obsession, which is making him quite unhappy; he wants to balance revenue with expenditure, but he cannot find the means to this end.... also, he doesn't like people saying to him: - have you found it, Chauvel?....
Trouvé-Chauvel. Strict guardian of the Republic's finances, citizen Trouvé-Chauvel never separates himself from the treasure, even when he goes to the National Assembly. It is true that it is very easy for him to carry it over his shoulder. This minister has an obsession, which is making him quite unhappy; he wants to balance revenue with expenditure, but he cannot find the means to this end.... also, he doesn't like people saying to him: - have you found it, Chauvel?....
1848
Image Not Available for To imagine that next year I will be exhibited and that everybody in Paris will see me... its is kind of flattering, isn't it Dear? - I'm just unhappy that you won't be wearing your neck-tie... it looks a bit sloppy... if there is still some time, why don't you ask the sculptor to add on your stand-up collar.
To imagine that next year I will be exhibited and that everybody in Paris will see me... its is kind of flattering, isn't it Dear? - I'm just unhappy that you won't be wearing your neck-tie... it looks a bit sloppy... if there is still some time, why don't you ask the sculptor to add on your stand-up collar.
1859
Image Not Available for This one may look as unhappy as a rock, before I would give him a job.
This one may look as unhappy as a rock, before I would give him a job.
1862
Image Not Available for The Unhappy Opera-Subscriber No Longer Knows Where to Go
The Unhappy Opera-Subscriber No Longer Knows Where to Go
n.d.
Image Not Available for Madre infeliz! (Unhappy Mother!)
Madre infeliz! (Unhappy Mother!)
1810-1814, published 1906
Image Not Available for The Adoption. - Well, really! Robert, my friend, so you are becoming a family man. You're considering adoption?... You will soon crown the maidens at the village fair... (Robert)- Yes, I adopted this child. I want to thrive in the joys of family life... (Wormspire) - You want to marry your ward... - Yes, I want her to get married. Yes, get her married to a rich man, prepare for my retirement. - Prepare for your retirement... get enough money for old age and win the Monthion prize... I know, I know!
The Adoption. - Well, really! Robert, my friend, so you are becoming a family man. You're considering adoption?... You will soon crown the maidens at the village fair... (Robert)- Yes, I adopted this child. I want to thrive in the joys of family life... (Wormspire) - You want to marry your ward... - Yes, I want her to get married. Yes, get her married to a rich man, prepare for my retirement. - Prepare for your retirement... get enough money for old age and win the Monthion prize... I know, I know!
1841
Image Not Available for Reading (Family Picnic)
Reading (Family Picnic)
n.d.
Image Not Available for Sketch of a beggar family
Sketch of a beggar family
1830-31
Image Not Available for Sculptor's Family (March 1944)
Sculptor's Family (March 1944)
1944