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Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Very High and Mighty Legitimate Brats. Peoples, defend yourselves, tear yourselves to pieces, sacrifice yourselves for these royals, you belong to them, imbeciles, plate 19

1834
Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper
30 × 47.8 cm (11.8 × 18.8 in)

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