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Honoré Daumier|Louis XIV, King of France

Louis XIV troubled at the prospects for the Bourbons, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, December 22, 1871

December 22, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.8 × 20.9 cm (9.4 × 8.2 in)

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