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Honoré Daumier|Eugène Rouher

The sadness of Rouher: Even though I did my best in stuffing him, it is impossible to make believe that he is still alive, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 12, 1871

July 12, 1871
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.6 × 19.5 cm (9.7 × 7.7 in)

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