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The Prussian bluebeard getting ready to finish off another new Chamber of Deputies, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 13, 1866

March 13, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Delteil)
24.7 × 22.6 cm (9.7 × 8.9 in)

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