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Honoré Daumier|Aaron Martinet|Destouches

The king of pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects, from 'Autumn sketches,' published in Le Charivari, September 23, 1865

September 23, 1865
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24 × 21.4 cm (9.4 × 8.4 in)

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