“- You see, my friend Durand.... there are only two important components of happiness for a man: water and wine... but they must never be mixed, otherwise they lose their charm. - Quite right, Cabassol.... let's drink another glass of wine in honour of water!,” plate 12 from Les Canotiers Parisiens 1843

“- You see, my friend Durand.... there are only two important components of happiness for a man: water and wine... but they must never be mixed, otherwise they lose their charm. - Quite right, Cabassol.... let's drink another glass of wine in honour of water!,” plate 12 from Les Canotiers Parisiens (1843) by Honoré Daumier is a lithograph depicting a humorous scene of two Parisian boatmen enjoying wine in a cafe. Daumier's satirical commentary on the pleasures and vices of Parisian life is evident in the men's boisterous conversation and the relaxed atmosphere. The composition of the piece is centered on the table and the men's animated discussion. The lithograph is held in The Art Institute of Chicago.