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Honoré Daumier

Having had the ambitious idea to outswim the train, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, August 6, 1864

August 6, 1864
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Deltiel)
16.3 × 24.5 cm (6.4 × 9.6 in)

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