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Honoré Daumier

Statues of the Future, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 29, 1868

April 29, 1868
Lithograph on newsprint, laid down on wove paper; second state of two (Delteil)
28.9 × 25.2 cm (11.4 × 9.9 in)

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