Honoré Daumier (1808–1879) drew people being gloriously, recognizably themselves: lawyers hamming it up, readers vanishing into books, travelers enduring railway carriages with quietly peevish dignity. His illustrations were the highlight of multiple satirical newspapers in the fast-and-furious publishing world of 19th-century Paris.
Now, digitally enhanced with contemporary captions, six of his iconic lithographs have become greeting cards for modern every day life: encouragement, goofy gratitude, heartfelt love, and dramatic commiseration when things are just terrible. A little art history, ready to send. Learn more about Daumier here.
Appalling, astounding, offensive, atrocious. There are so many words she could use… but simply put, it’s terrible!
For bad dates, bad news, bad policies, bad weather, and bad art. The most versatile card in Dramatic Delights de Daumier collection. She’s horrified so you don’t have to find the words. Pair with wine or send alone.
The complete Dramatic Delights de Daumier collection is an emotional toolkit to tuck away for the right time, with six distinct cards for the people you love, admire, cheer for, and find mildly appalling. Drawn from the lithographs of Honoré Daumier. Delivered with warm wit and a straight face. Blank inside.
For the person who does the unglamorous, on-their-knees work of keeping things moving. A silly, sweet thank-you for parents, partners, friends, and anyone who shows up when it matters.
For someone you’ve chosen carefully and hold tenderly. A love card for people who don’t send love cards. Also works for anyone who takes grocery shopping seriously.
For the person who’s figuring it out as they go, and somehow making it work. They may or may not be in deep water, but they’re putting in the practice. An encouragement card for creative problem-solvers, career-changers, new parents, and anyone doing their best with what they’ve got. Just keep swimming!
Perfect for when you want to let someone know they’re on your mind, perhaps with slightly unhinged energy. Best sent to someone who’ll laugh. Not recommended for new relationships.
For the person who walks into a room and fills it (or maybe is learning to do so). A celebration of someone’s presence: big energy, big personality, no apologies. Works as friendship, love, or a very good pep talk.