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The Salesman's Hoax. – A Design Out of Fashion. "This kind of fabric has a delightful shade; Madame is the first to whom I have shown it.... all our young women are going to tear each other apart for it. What a charming design.... it would look marvellous on such an elegant form.... you absolutely need this, Madame," plate 2 from Les Carottes
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Credit lineThe Salesman's Hoax. – A Design Out of Fashion. "This kind of fabric has a delightful shade; Madame is the first to whom I have shown it.... all our young women are going to tear each other apart for it. What a charming design.... it would look marvellous on such an elegant form.... you absolutely need this, Madame," plate 2 from Les Carottes. 1844. Honoré Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879), printed by Aubert & Cie. (French, active 19th century), later published in Le Charivari (French, 1832-1915), text by Ernest Jaime (French, 1802-1884). The Art Institute of Chicago, Sidney A. Kent Fund, gift of Martin A. Ryerson and the Print and Drawing Club. CC0.