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Rehearsing his smile before presenting himself to his constituency, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 20, 1869

April 20, 1869
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.2 × 20.4 cm (9.1 × 8 in)

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