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Honoré Daumier

Poor France... the trunk was struck by lightning, but the roots hold fast, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 1, 1871

February 1, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of three (Delteil)
23.3 × 19.6 cm (9.2 × 7.7 in)

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