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Paul Gavarni

Par-ci, par-là: Phèdre au Théâtre-Francais...

1857–58
Lithograph in black on light gray China paper, laid down on ivory wove paper
20.1 × 16.2 cm (7.9 × 6.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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