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Honoré Daumier

One rejoices in a pure, unspoiled happiness when harvesting ones own apples... at least as long as one doesn't break ones neck, from 'The joys of country life,' published in Le Charivari, September 14, 1865

September 14, 1865
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
17 × 24.6 cm (6.7 × 9.7 in)

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