The Hundred-and-One Robert Macaires c. 19th century

Editor: This work by Honoré Daumier, titled "The Hundred-and-One Robert Macaires," looks like a page of handwritten notes, almost like a detective's scrapbook. What can you tell me about what Daumier was doing here? Curator: It’s raw, isn't it? Like peering into Daumier's mind! This seems to be a preparatory sketch or study, maybe even a bit of brainstorming around his Robert Macaire series. Notice the scribbled text, the way he’s listing ideas or possible titles. It's not polished. It's wonderfully unvarnished, capturing that initial spark of creativity. What do you think he's searching for, beyond just the title? Editor: I guess he’s working out what the character *is*, maybe trying out different angles to satirize society. It makes Daumier feel so much closer, more human.