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Arnaud de Vresse|Destouches|Honoré Daumier

Entrusted with guarding the Insignia of Wallachian sovereignty until the forthcoming election: the throne, the sceptre ... and the trunk., from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 30, 1866

March 30, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; fourth state of four (Delteil)
24.3 × 21.3 cm (9.6 × 8.4 in)

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