Collections at a Glance
Dramatic Delights de Daumier
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.
C'est Terrible – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
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, bad art. The most versatile card in the collection. She’s horrified so you don’t have to find the words. Pair with wine or send alone.
Dramatic Delights de Daumier – Complete Collection
The complete Dramatic Delights de Daumier collection is a warm, witty toolkit to tuck away for the right time, with six distinct cards for people you love, admire, cheer for, or maybe find mildly appalling. Turn your desk drawer into a curated Parisian paper shop, always ready to connect with people in your world.
Wind Beneath My Wings – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
Daumier found humor in small, earnest moments of family life, like this adult attempting to teach a child how to play with their toy. This is 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.
A Good Melon – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
Daumier captured his fellow Parisians in all kinds of daily activities, including shopping in the markets, where selecting the perfect produce was considered both a skill and a serious pleasure. An affectionate card for people who just have that special flavor. Also works for anyone who takes grocery shopping seriously.
You Always Find a Way – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
Daumier’s “Les Baigneuses” poked gentle fun at urbanites mastering new skills, swimming shown here. This is for someone who’s figuring it out as they go. They may or may not be in deep water, but they’re putting in the practice. Encouragement for creative problem-solvers, career-changers, parents, and anyone doing their best with what they’ve got.
Just Thinking of You – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
Daumier was a master of capturing the daily dramas of life, some real, some hypothetical – but the unwelcome surprise of an early morning visitor sounds like a bad dream either way. Perfect for when you want to let someone know they’re on your mind, perhaps with slightly unhinged energy. Not recommended for new relationships.
Take Up Space – Vintage French Daumier Illustration
In Daumier’s time, the steel-caged crinoline skirt was a trend that took up a spectacular amount of space. For someone 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 for friendship, love, or a great pep talk.
Envoie En Masse
The printing technology improvements of the 1950s-60s allowed for cheaper production and easier distribution of art and design, enabling cultural exchange and exchange between individuals, like never before. Mid-century graphic design was a creative tug-of-war during an era when optimism danced with uncertainty, clean grids met playful rebellion, and new visions of globalism took center stage.
Inspired by mid-century aesthetics and collective communications, each hand-drawn design pairs a French phrase with a playful mid-century inspired illustration: congratulating a victory, showering someone with kisses, or simply telling them they’re one of a kind. Whether sent to a single recipient or distributed “en masse,” these cards carry the warmth of something unique, smart, and worth keeping.
Envoie En Masse – Complete Collection
Each hand-drawn design pairs a French phrase with playful mid-century inspired illustrations: congratulating a victory, showering someone with kisses, or simply telling them they’re one of a kind. Whether sent to a single recipient or distributed “en masse,” these cards carry the warmth of something personal, thoughtfully made, and worth keeping.