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Walter Frères|Honoré Daumier|Arnaud de Vresse

Basile, my friend, your word is going to be askew, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 20, 1870

January 20, 1870
Lithograph on wove paper; second state of two (Delteil)
24 × 20.5 cm (9.4 × 8.1 in)

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