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Honoré Daumier|Arnaud de Vresse|Destouches

Idea for summer parliament submitted to Europe by the Charivari, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, July 13, 1868

July 13, 1868
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.1 × 21 cm (9.5 × 8.3 in)

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