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Destouches|Honoré Daumier|Aaron Martinet

The king of pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects, from 'Autumn sketches,' published in Le Charivari, September 23, 1865

September 23, 1865
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
25 × 21.6 cm (9.8 × 8.5 in)

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