Harris Schrank Fine Prints

Honore Daumier (1808-1879), ILS REVIENNENT DE PLUMER LES CANARDS, 1846, lithograph, Reference: Daumier Register 1185, second state (of 2), plate 97 from the series LES BEAUX JOURS DE LA VIE, published in an album of that name (1843-6) and in Le Charivari.  In generally good condition, some fox marks, a repaired tear upper left corner not near matrix, hinged along the left edge. 11 1/4 x 9, the sheet 13 1/4 x 10 inches. 

A good impression of this evocative composition; two rather well dressed older men apparently satisfied that they have taken advantage of someone. A sur blanc impression, on wove paper.

Here’s the translation, from the Daumier Register:

Original Text:
ILS REVIENNENT DE PLUMER LES CANARDS.

Translation:
THEY HAVE JUST PLUCKED SOMEONE [they have just fleeced some suckers]

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