The Humble Roof of My Father

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The Humble Roof of My Father
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The Humble Roof of My Father

Date1830
MediumLithograph
DimensionsSheet: 203 × 257 mm. (8 × 10 1/8 in.)
Image: 67 × 121 mm. (2 5/8 × 4 3/4 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 number1996.48.7041
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Very humble, very obedient, very submissive, and most of all, very voracious subjects.
Very humble, very obedient, very submissive, and most of all, very voracious subjects.
1832
Image Not Available for A Dowry... - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
A Dowry... - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
1837
Image Not Available for A dowry. - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
A dowry. - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
1837
Image Not Available for The Ladies' Bath. Yes, my dear, it is just the way I have the honour of telling you. I was pregnant with him for eleven months and people thought I was dropsical. Would you believe that this is already six years ago? He takes after his father, drum-major of the 6th legion. Sings the Marseillaise (national anthem) by heart and has a drink in the morning like a real fire-fighter. Oh, my little darling, come here and give your mother a kiss!
The Ladies' Bath. Yes, my dear, it is just the way I have the honour of telling you. I was pregnant with him for eleven months and people thought I was dropsical. Would you believe that this is already six years ago? He takes after his father, drum-major of the 6th legion. Sings the Marseillaise (national anthem) by heart and has a drink in the morning like a real fire-fighter. Oh, my little darling, come here and give your mother a kiss!
1841
Image Not Available for My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself
My father, Philippe, will not leave any glory for myself
1834
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 Father Reminisces
My Father Reminisces
Ida Y. Abelman
1937
Image Not Available for My Father at Ninety
My Father at Ninety
1936
Image Not Available for An original way to clear the snow from the roofs by dumping it on the pedestrians.
An original way to clear the snow from the roofs by dumping it on the pedestrians.
1844
Image Not Available for Gabled Roofs, Vitré
Gabled Roofs, Vitré
1893
Image Not Available for The landlord really is a real robber... It seems he chooses to make roof repairs only during sunny weather.
The landlord really is a real robber... It seems he chooses to make roof repairs only during sunny weather.
1847
Image Not Available for But I assure you that this is his ball, and I am his father! - This is not about a ball or about a father. It is not permitted to enter the flower beds of the Tuileries. I actually should lock you up inside them for eight days...!
But I assure you that this is his ball, and I am his father! - This is not about a ball or about a father. It is not permitted to enter the flower beds of the Tuileries. I actually should lock you up inside them for eight days...!
1847