
Honoré DaumierFrance, 1808–1879Peut-on la contempler ?
Washington, États-Unis
Elle appartient à la collection, mais n’est pas présentée en ce moment.
c. 1865 – 1866
Onset of Failing Eyesight
Around 1865–1866 Daumier's eyesight began to fail; the condition progressed, though he continued to make drawings and poster sketches as late as 1872 and painted almost until his death.
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.