Honore Daumier quotes
Honoré Daumier was a French artist, caricaturist, and sculptor, celebrated for his satirical works. His prolific output includes paintings, lithographs, and drawings that comment on social and political life in 19th-century France. He is remembered for his keen observations, wit, and influence on modern art. Here are 6 of his quotes:
My dear Genron, I am forced to write to you because I can not go to see you because I am detained at Ste. Pelagie by a slight indisposition.... I eagerly await your response. Reply me right away about Cabat or Huet; my respects to your family..
Farewell, the Gouape, H.-D.
she is always in all her Charms (the Republic) - do not talk to me about politics because the letters are opened.
Honore Daumier
Paris, 30-7-1843, h. Daumier - I, the undersigned, Honoré Daumier declare to reduce the price of my drawings in lithography, to forty francs the drawing with the condition
1st, that the first 11 stones which I will deliver to 'Charivari' will be paid to me at the old price, that is, fifty francs each.
2° that this reduction will be made to me as long as M Dutacy remains attached to the...'Charivari'; this having been made for the sole purpose of being agreeable to him.
Honore Daumier
Honore Daumier
Occupation: French Artist
Born: February 26, 1808
Died: February 10, 1879
Quotes count: 6
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