A Useful Application of the Diamond Hypnotizer

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A Useful Application of the Diamond Hypnotizer

January 24, 1860 (publication)

Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)

This caption reads (translated): "My wife is completely magnetized! . . . I can calmly slip away to the opera ball . . . Sleep well sweetie! . . .

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Object Details

Title:

A Useful Application of the Diamond Hypnotizer
Illustration from the series Actualités

Date:

January 24, 1860 (publication)

Artist:

Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)

Medium:

Lithograph

Dimensions:

Image: 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches (21 x 26.7 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Print Revolving Fund, 1960

Accession Number:

1960-55-8

Geography:

Made in Paris, France, Europe

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