- Artist: Honoré Daumier
- Publisher: Aubert & Cie.
- Printer: Veuve Aubert
Knock and it shall be opened!
1849
Physical Qualities
Crayon lithograph with hand coloring, Image: 253 x 198 mm. (9 15/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.3898
Published in the journal "Le Charivari" on December 28, 1850.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower left "h.D." Inscribed in stone: upper center "ACTUALITÉS"; upper right "41"; lower left "Chez Aubert & Cie. Pl. de la Bourse, 29. Paris."; lower center "Frappez et on vous ouvrira!"; lower right, in image "232"; lower right "Imp. d. Me. Ve. Aubert, 5 r. de l'Abbaye Paris."
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c) Revenue stamp: lower left "Timbre Seine cent. 5"
