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The cloud of ducks obscures the sky so much that poor Europe does not know what road to take, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, October 22, 1867

October 22, 1867
Lithograph and pen and brown ink on newsprint; third state of four, proof (Delteil)
23.7 × 19.9 cm (9.3 × 7.8 in)

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