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Honoré Daumier

Those who are about to die, salute thee, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, September 2, 1870

September 2, 1870
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
25.4 × 22.4 cm (10 × 8.8 in)

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