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Destouches|Aaron Martinet|Honoré Daumier

The terrible director, from 'The difficult moments in life,' published in Le Charivari, April 2, 1864

April 2, 1864
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.6 × 20.5 cm (9.3 × 8.1 in)

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