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Honoré Daumier

Look, but don't touch!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 25, 1871

August 25, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
26.1 × 22.1 cm (10.3 × 8.7 in)

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