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Honoré Daumier

The torments of Tantalus... water included, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 23, 1870

November 23, 1870
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
22.5 × 17.4 cm (8.9 × 6.9 in)

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