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Honoré Daumier|Louis XIV, King of France

This poor King Louis XIV doesn't believe his eyes, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 21, 1871

August 21, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint
26.7 × 22.3 cm (10.5 × 8.8 in)

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