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Honoré Daumier

Victim of the drought, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, July 16, 1870

July 16, 1870
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.3 × 22.1 cm (9.6 × 8.7 in)

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