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Honoré Daumier

Basile in fear, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 9, 1872

February 9, 1872
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
23.2 × 20.1 cm (9.1 × 7.9 in)

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