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A Peasant Pulling up his Boot
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A Peasant Pulling up his Boot

Datec. 1797
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 79 x 85 mm. (3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Plate: 70 x 77 mm. (2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.3595
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Man Pulling Down his Sleeves
Man Pulling Down his Sleeves
n.d.
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 Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.
Mr. Hume fantasizing about Julius Caesar polishing his boots.
1857
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 The Savage Bineau. Actual portrait drawn from nature, in the moment when this terrible person indulges in his favourite pastime, which consists of tearing up paintings and breaking all objects of art that he can lay his hands on.
The Savage Bineau. Actual portrait drawn from nature, in the moment when this terrible person indulges in his favourite pastime, which consists of tearing up paintings and breaking all objects of art that he can lay his hands on.
1848
Image Not Available for This morning before dawn / A God came to wake me up / The curtains they were drawn / And my snoring had to stop / It is your daddy's birthday, / A time for gifts and flowers / To be placed on his head so gray / Instead of his morning showers.
This morning before dawn / A God came to wake me up / The curtains they were drawn / And my snoring had to stop / It is your daddy's birthday, / A time for gifts and flowers / To be placed on his head so gray / Instead of his morning showers.
1839
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
Image Not Available for Sue him.....sue him..... That would be a good trick to play on your neighbour... it would eat up all his savings, at least 100 écus.... - Yes but I would also have to eat into my savings and I really have no appetite for that....
Sue him.....sue him..... That would be a good trick to play on your neighbour... it would eat up all his savings, at least 100 écus.... - Yes but I would also have to eat into my savings and I really have no appetite for that....
1846
Image Not Available for The early morning caller. This person enters your home early in the morning and walks stealthily like a thief. If you wake up, he pretends having entered the wrong apartment, looking for a Mr. Pierre or a Mr. Paul. He is abashed with apologies and retreats after carrying off what has fallen into his hands. This man works around all the hotels, knowing that the travellers have the habit of leaving their key in the door.
The early morning caller. This person enters your home early in the morning and walks stealthily like a thief. If you wake up, he pretends having entered the wrong apartment, looking for a Mr. Pierre or a Mr. Paul. He is abashed with apologies and retreats after carrying off what has fallen into his hands. This man works around all the hotels, knowing that the travellers have the habit of leaving their key in the door.
1835
Image Not Available for Peasant with a Bundle Over His Shoulder
Peasant with a Bundle Over His Shoulder
c. 1772
Image Not Available for A Toothless Peasant with a Pipe in His Hat
A Toothless Peasant with a Pipe in His Hat
c. 1800
Image Not Available for Peasant Leaning on his Doorway
Peasant Leaning on his Doorway
c. 1672