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The search for a house in the country: What is especially beautiful, sir, is the view!, from 'Parisian habits,' published in Le Charivari, April 25, 1866

April 25, 1866
Lithograph on wove paper; second state of two (Delteil)
24.5 × 20.1 cm (9.6 × 7.9 in)

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