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A bit too old to play "Colossus of Rhodes," from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, December 10, 1867

December 10, 1867
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.2 × 20.8 cm (9.5 × 8.2 in)

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