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Arnaud de Vresse|Destouches|Honoré Daumier

The president of the federal diet or the double sword of Damocles, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 22, 1866

June 22, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of three (Delteil)
22.7 × 21.8 cm (8.9 × 8.6 in)

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