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
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)
France
Lithograph in black on white wove paper