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Aaron Martinet|Destouches|Honoré Daumier

Sir, so far there are only five people here..., from 'Theater sketches,' published in Le Charivari, April 3, 1864

April 3, 1864
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.2 × 20.2 cm (9.1 × 8 in)

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