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Honoré Daumier|Destouches|Aaron Martinet

Ah, my dear sir, allow me to tell you that this year you have quite simply exhibited a masterpiece, from 'Sketches from the Salon,' published in Le Charivari, May 31, 1865

May 31, 1865
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.4 × 20.8 cm (9.2 × 8.2 in)

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