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Look out for the light!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 5, 1870

April 5, 1870
Lithograph and pen and brown ink on newsprint; second state of two, proof (Delteil)
23.4 × 20.7 cm (9.2 × 8.1 in)

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