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Honoré Daumier

Who will shoot down the Republic? –Gentlemen, this mark is too high for you to be able to reach it!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 26, 1872

February 26, 1872
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.2 × 20.4 cm (9.1 × 8 in)

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