Honoré Daumier
Maker
Honoré Daumier (French, 1808-1879)
Aubert &
Title
A Presumptuous Heir (L'Héritier Présomptif)
from the series "La Comédie Humaine"
Year
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
lithographSupports
Dimensions
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Plate: 29.5 x 20.6 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Signed, on image, LR: h.D.; Printed, on plate, UC: La Comedie Humaine. / 2; Printed, on plate, LL: Chez Pannier R du Croissant 16.; Printed, on plate, LC: Chez Aubert Pl de la Bourse 29.; Printed, on plate, LR: Imp d'Aubert & Cie; Printed, on plate, LL to LR: L'HÉRITIER PRÉSOMPTIF.
Première leçon de philosophie donnée par la nourrice Jabutot à son élève; pendant qu'elle se livre à la danse, elle lui fait entrevoir les difficultés d'une position sociale; et lui apprend que dans le cours de la vie, l'homme reste parfois en suspens!...... Identification
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State
3rd of 4 Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Museum Works of Art Fund
Object Number
67.126 Type
Exhibition History
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Tombstone
Aubert & Cie (French), printer
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