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Honoré Daumier|Destouches|Aaron Martinet

Just imagine my good fellow.... if they knew how we make their cheese, they surely wouldn't hurry so much, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, December 30, 1865

December 30, 1865
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.6 × 21.9 cm (9.7 × 8.6 in)

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