At Your Door

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We'll be at your door on the 12th without fail, around noon.

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Artist

Name:
Grandville, J.-J.
Dates:
1803-1847
Country:
France

Illustration

Subject:
Narratives
Technique:
Wood Engraving
Engraver:
Rouget, François
Format:
Portrait (taller)
Source:
The MET

Book

Title:
Petites misères de la vie humaine
Author:
Old Nick (Émile Daurand Forgues)
Publisher:
Paris: Henri Fournier, 1843
Open Library:
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Description:

A man has invited himself to stay at a friend's house and brought along his extended family, pet, and an impressive amount of luggage, earning himself a lukewarm welcome from his distressed host.

The caption reads in the original French: Nous serons à ta porte le 12 sans faute, vers midi.

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