Mr. Prudhomme and young Adolph, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 27, 1860

Honoré Daumier French
 Printer Destouches French
 Publisher Aaron Martinet French

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Mr. PRUDHOMME: - My son, you must always remember this important day, when the walls of favorism have finally been torn down. Sooner or later, philosophy, the product of human reason will always demolish social barriers!
Young Adolph: - Right Papa, but tell me... why are they being rebuilt a bit further down?

Mr. Prudhomme and young Adolph, from 'News of the Day,' published in Le Charivari, January 27, 1860, Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808–1879 Valmondois), Lithograph on newsprint; first state of two (Delteil)

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