Why are they taking away my money... — Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879) | DiscoverArt

Honoré Daumier

Why are they taking away my money...

1854

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This print was published in Le Charivari (June 17, 1854) as plate 71 from the series News of the Day.

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