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Honoré Daumier|Arnaud de Vresse|Destouches

A political-geographical anatomy lesson, from 'News of the day,' published in "Le Charivari"

August 16–17, 1866
Lithograph on wove paper; third state of three (Delteil)
21.4 × 22.1 cm (8.4 × 8.7 in)

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