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Honoré Daumier

France, Prometheus and the Vulture, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 13, 1871

February 13, 1871
Lithograph on wove paper; first state of two, proof (Delteil)
22.5 × 18.9 cm (8.9 × 7.4 in)

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