
Honoré DaumierFrench, 1808–1879May one see it?
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
1868
Corot Gave Daumier a House
His loyal friend Corot secretly bought the house in Valmondois that Daumier was renting and presented it to him as a gift, writing in a letter: "I am not doing this for you, but to annoy your landlord."
1870
Franco-Prussian War
In 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, the newspapers ceased publication and Daumier signed promissory notes.
1871
Joining the Paris Commune
In 1871 Daumier enrolled as a member of the Paris Commune.