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.

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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.
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.

PortfolioPlate 2 from the series "Les Représentans Représentés"
Date1848
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 360 × 235 mm. (14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ann Hoff, Hyndman, Pennsylvania, in Memory of William L. Hoff
Object number1989.728
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for The husband (reading aloud): "We lay indolently on the fragrant moss, while the beams of the moon flickered through the branches of a willow, gently swaying in the evening breeze. Overcome with love we cried to to heaven the longings we felt in our hearts." His wife (sotto voce): how can he possibly read such poetry and wear a night bonnet and a face like this.
The husband (reading aloud): "We lay indolently on the fragrant moss, while the beams of the moon flickered through the branches of a willow, gently swaying in the evening breeze. Overcome with love we cried to to heaven the longings we felt in our hearts." His wife (sotto voce): how can he possibly read such poetry and wear a night bonnet and a face like this.
1839
Image Not Available for The ant. The two-legged ant, just like the multi-legged one is not generous, but that is the least one can reproach him. There is one difference though: the former is saving in every season and never consumes, even at the age of 90 he still economises for his old days. This type of ant leads always a miserable life. When he dies, he is deprived of everything despite of the provisions, because his last savings are spent for his funeral.
The ant. The two-legged ant, just like the multi-legged one is not generous, but that is the least one can reproach him. There is one difference though: the former is saving in every season and never consumes, even at the age of 90 he still economises for his old days. This type of ant leads always a miserable life. When he dies, he is deprived of everything despite of the provisions, because his last savings are spent for his funeral.
1838
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?....
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1848
Image Not Available for Christ Before Caiaphas; Caiaphas Tearing his Clothes
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Image Not Available for A Nice Pun. - Do you have the six, General? - Just you wait , Baron I'll make you loose your pants, which would serve you right in this moment... hi, hi, hi
A Nice Pun. - Do you have the six, General? - Just you wait , Baron I'll make you loose your pants, which would serve you right in this moment... hi, hi, hi
1842
Image Not Available for A Nice Pun. - Do you have the six, General? - Just you wait , Baron I'll make you loose your pants, which would serve you right in this moment... hi, hi, hi
A Nice Pun. - Do you have the six, General? - Just you wait , Baron I'll make you loose your pants, which would serve you right in this moment... hi, hi, hi
1842
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 Un caballero espanol en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos (A Spanish mounted knight in the ring breaking short spears without the help of his assistants)
Un caballero espanol en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos (A Spanish mounted knight in the ring breaking short spears without the help of his assistants)
1816, printed 1855 or later
Image Not Available for The twist of the umbrella. The robber makes the most of the storm, and he moves, as you can see.... he pushes his umbrella against the face of a passer-by and seizes the watch, the pocket book or the purse of his victim.
The twist of the umbrella. The robber makes the most of the storm, and he moves, as you can see.... he pushes his umbrella against the face of a passer-by and seizes the watch, the pocket book or the purse of his victim.
1835
Image Not Available for Lherbette. Deputy since ages and one of the few lucky ones who can rely on being reelected on the 13th of May. He just succeeds with everything. Only his name is not to his taste. He is also trying to give himself a distinct air.
Lherbette. Deputy since ages and one of the few lucky ones who can rely on being reelected on the 13th of May. He just succeeds with everything. Only his name is not to his taste. He is also trying to give himself a distinct air.
1849
Image Not Available for The Passport. The foreigner who visits China is subject to an indispensable formality. He receives a scrap of paper on which he writes the age he wishes to reveal, the profession that he is said to perform and the place that he wishes to give as his birthplace. All this is followed by a description which is so indistinct that it applies to everybody. After which, by means of two Francs, the Chinese Government is deemed to guarantee him aid and assistance for one year
The Passport. The foreigner who visits China is subject to an indispensable formality. He receives a scrap of paper on which he writes the age he wishes to reveal, the profession that he is said to perform and the place that he wishes to give as his birthplace. All this is followed by a description which is so indistinct that it applies to everybody. After which, by means of two Francs, the Chinese Government is deemed to guarantee him aid and assistance for one year
1844
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