DISCOVERART

Honoré Daumier

In the middle of the river: Come on, Balochet, give it a push!... You mustn't forget that some forty Parisians are watching us from the bridge up there!, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, July 30, 1864

July 30, 1864
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Deltiel)
16 × 24.5 cm (6.3 × 9.6 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Honoré Daumier

The LaundressThe LaundressThe Hypochondriac (Le Malade imaginaire)The Hypochondriac (Le Malade imaginaire)Don Quixote and the Dead MuleDon Quixote and the Dead MuleThe Ribalds (Les Ribaudes)The Ribalds (Les Ribaudes)The Third-Class CarriageThe Third-Class CarriageTwo Drinkers (Les Deux buveurs)Two Drinkers (Les Deux buveurs)A Theater AudienceA Theater AudienceWater Carrier (Le Porteur d'eau)Water Carrier (Le Porteur d'eau)

More like this

Parisians already taking their precautions to avoid being roasted by the comet, plate 410 from ActualitésHonoré-Victorin Daumier — Parisians already taking their preA New Way to Float Down the River of Life. - Radiguet you rascal, to hell with you, your boat and your new invention.... it is your fault that the entire outing went down the drain. - Come, come now.... no reason to scream hell. I am just angry about my boot-maker... since my shoes are being filled with water coming from the holes in the pockets of my pants., plate 3 from Les Canotiers ParisiensHonoré-Victorin Daumier — A New Way to Float Down the River Descendant joyeuseument le fleuve de la vie, from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 7, 1856Aaron Martinet|Honoré Daumier|Destouches — Descendant joyeusAt the four penny baths, from 'Summer sketches,' published in Le Charivari, August 12, 1865Aaron Martinet|Honoré Daumier|Destouches — At the four pennyView of the Seine near Asnières during the dog days, plate 2 from Croquis D'étéHonoré-Victorin Daumier — View of the Seine near Asnières du“Pardon me, Mayor.... would you please be so kind to tell me whether swimming is allowed here?,” plate 25 from Les BaigneursHonoré-Victorin Daumier — “Pardon me, Mayor.... would you plThe Novice Sailor. “Devil... rowing is much more difficult than I thought! And to really enjoy myself I would rather stick peas.,” plate 19 from Les Canotiers ParisiensHonoré-Victorin Daumier — The Novice Sailor. “Devil... rowinScène de famille., from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, July 19, 1858Aaron Martinet|Honoré Daumier|Destouches — Scène de famille.Comment..., flots impudents!... vous ne savez donc pas qui vous portez en ce moment,...., from Émotions Nautiques, published in Le Charivari, October 26, 1859Destouches|Aaron Martinet|Honoré Daumier — Comment..., flotsMr. Prudhomme: “- Obnoxious waves.... don't you know whom you are carrying in this moment?... oh audacious... know I shall, like Xerxes, whip you terribly. Mme Prudhomme: (shivering of fear) “- Pray, my dear friend, do not offend the sea any longer... you might wake its fury and it might devour us completely!,” plate 1 from Impressions NautiquesHonoré-Victorin Daumier — Mr. Prudhomme: “- Obnoxious waves.Mr. Prudhomme: “- Obnoxious waves.... don't you know whom you are carrying in this moment?... oh audacious... know I shall, like Xerxes, whip you terribly.” Mme Prudhomme: (shivering of fear) “- Pray, my dear friend, do not offend the sea any longer... you might wake its fury and it might devour us completely!,” plate 1 from Impressions nautiquesHonoré-Victorin Daumier — Mr. Prudhomme: “- Obnoxious waves.Man Overboard! “- Harpoon him more firmly!.... we can't get him otherwise! And you, hold his legs up in the air, that's very important.... There is nothing in the world that makes you catch a cold faster than by getting your feet wet,” plate 14 from Les Canotiers ParisiensHonoré-Victorin Daumier — Man Overboard! “- Harpoon him more