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Honoré Daumier

You don't need to remind me of his achievements. Every day I have them in front of my eyes, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 1, 1871

November 1, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.7 × 19.2 cm (9.3 × 7.6 in)

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