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Honoré Daumier|Aaron Martinet|Destouches

I am a bird, see my wings. I am a bat, long live the rats (La Fontaine), from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 24, 1869

March 24, 1869
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Delteil)
24.9 × 21 cm (9.8 × 8.3 in)

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