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Honoré Daumier|Walter Frères|Arnaud de Vresse

–Léocadie, up there 40 centuries and three quarters are looming down upon us. –Oh, my God, and I didn't even dress up!…, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 27, 1869

November 27, 1869
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.2 × 20.4 cm (9.5 × 8 in)

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