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Walter Frères|Arnaud de Vresse|Honoré Daumier

Madame Prudhomme, I have learned that the English are going to challenge us in the Paris Grand Prix. My patriotism makes it my duty to prepare for this struggle, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 1, 1870

June 1, 1870
Lithograph on newsprint; third state of three (Delteil)
24.3 × 21 cm (9.6 × 8.3 in)

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