Maison Martinet Collection

Series Actualites, Parisians waiting for the arrival of the famous comet
XIR154682 Series Actualites, Parisians waiting for the arrival of the famous comet, plate 370, illustration from Le Charivari, 25th February 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221, illustration
XIR287298 Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221, illustration from Le Charivari, 2nd October 1855 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series La Comete de 1857, The German astronomer releasing a famous duck
XIR287279 Series La Comete de 1857, The German astronomer releasing a famous duck, plate 6, illustration from Le Charivari, 17th March 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, the comet, the Parisians are taking all necessary precautions
XIR287278 Series Actualites, the comet, the Parisians are taking all necessary precautions, even at mid-day, since Mr Babinet had announced that the sun might disappear, plate 385

Series Actualites, the comet, Monsieur Babinet decides to personally shut
XIR287277 Series Actualites, the comet, Monsieur Babinet decides to personally shut down the sun in order to fulfil his predictions, plate 386, illustration from Le Charivari

Series Actualites, Parisians already taking their precautions to avoid
XIR287275 Series Actualites, Parisians already taking their precautions to avoid being roasted by the comet, plate 573, illustration from Le Charivari, 10th June 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, Ah! yes those comets they always predict great misfortunes
XIR287274 Series Actualites, Ah! yes those comets they always predict great misfortunes, plate 573, illustration from Le Charivari, 30th October 1858 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394, illustration
XIR287273 Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394, illustration from Le Charivari, 1st May 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, the comet, The evening before the 13th of June, plate 406
XIR287272 Series Actualites, the comet, The evening before the 13th of June, plate 406, illustration from Le Charivari, 12th June 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, the comet, Ah! ma pauv madame Chaffarou, plate 392
XIR287271 Series Actualites, the comet, Ah! ma pauv madame Chaffarou, plate 392, illustration from Le Charivari, 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

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"Maison Martinet: A Glimpse into Parisian Anticipation and Precautions for the Arrival of a Famous Comet" Step into the world of Maison Martinet, where Series Actualites captures the essence of Parisians eagerly awaiting the arrival of a renowned comet. In Acte III Scene VI - 50 mille Autrichiens. . Oh le beau coup de filet, 1805 (1921), we witness their excitement building up as they anticipate this celestial spectacle. The series continues with The New Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 229 and plate 221 illustrations, showcasing the diverse range of emotions displayed by Parisians in response to this extraordinary event. As part of Series La Comete de 1857, we see a German astronomer releasing a famous duck symbolizing both wonder and curiosity surrounding comets. Parisians take no chances when it comes to their safety. In another installment from Series Actualites they can seen taking all necessary precautions against potential harm caused by the comet's arrival. Monsieur Babinet even takes personal responsibility for ensuring everyone's well-being by deciding to personally shut down any risks associated with its approach. However, not all Parisians share this sense of urgency. Some incredulous individuals dismiss these precautions as unnecessary fuss over an astronomical phenomenon that has historically been associated with great misfortunes. Plate 394 illustration depicts skeptical Parisiens who remain unconvinced about any impending danger posed by comets. As June approaches in Series Actualites' The Evening Before the 13th of June (plate 406), tension mounts among residents who brace themselves for what lies ahead. Madame Chaffarou's plight is highlighted in plate 392 - Ah. Ma pauv madame Chaffarou - encapsulating both fear and sympathy towards those affected by possible calamities linked to comets. Maison Martinet offers us glimpses into an era where anticipation mixed with apprehension, as Parisians prepared for the arrival of a famous comet.