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Honoré Daumier|Destouches|Aaron Martinet

Opening night, from 'The difficult moments of life,' published in Le Charivari, May 26, 1864

May 26, 1864
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.2 × 21.3 cm (9.5 × 8.4 in)

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