Reading the Scriptures

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Reading the Scriptures
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Reading the Scriptures

Date1838-1856
MediumLithograph with hand coloring
Dimensions203 × 311 mm. (8 × 12 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Aaron and Lillie Strauss Foundation, Inc.
Object number1958.184.8
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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Image Not Available for Robert Macaire, barrister. - My dear Bertrand, give me a hundred crowns and I'll get you acquitted right away. - I've no money. - All right, give me a hundred francs. - I haven't got a penny. - You don't even have ten francs? - Not a farthing. - Then give me your boots, and I'll plead extenuating circumstances.
Robert Macaire, barrister. - My dear Bertrand, give me a hundred crowns and I'll get you acquitted right away. - I've no money. - All right, give me a hundred francs. - I haven't got a penny. - You don't even have ten francs? - Not a farthing. - Then give me your boots, and I'll plead extenuating circumstances.
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1850
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire, doctor. For heaven's sake, do not take this illness lightly! Believe me, you must drink a lot of water, rub your legs and come to see me often... it won't ruin you.... My consultations are free of charge.... You just pay me 20 Francs for the two bottles. For 10 cents I will take the container back.
Robert Macaire, doctor. For heaven's sake, do not take this illness lightly! Believe me, you must drink a lot of water, rub your legs and come to see me often... it won't ruin you.... My consultations are free of charge.... You just pay me 20 Francs for the two bottles. For 10 cents I will take the container back.
1836
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Image Not Available for The new Neapolitan Buffoon. Receiving the congratulations of the Devil instead of being carried off by him.
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Image Not Available for Cover for Jules Renard's "Histoires Naturelles"
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