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No matter how much I rock him, it is impossible to make him fall asleep, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 21, 1866

June 21, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of four (Delteil)
23.5 × 21.5 cm (9.3 × 8.5 in)

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