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Arnaud de Vresse|Walter Frères|Honoré Daumier|Emile Ollivier

The declaration of Damocles, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 25, 1870

March 25, 1870
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.8 × 20.4 cm (9.4 × 8 in)

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