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Order number: DR 970 Artist: Honoré Daumier Technique: Lithography Series: Histoire Ancienne Publication: Le Charivari Publications date: 12/23/1842 Original text: LA MÈRE DES GRACQUES. Un jour qu'une Lorette avec effronterie Lui vantait des joyaux qui valaient quelque sous, En montrant ses deux fils, l'espoir et la patrie, Cette Romaine dit: Voilà mes seuls bijoux!! (Plutarque.) Translation: MOTHER OF THE GRACCHI. One day, when a Lady was shamelessly praising her jewels, Which was really against the rules, The other just proudly showed her her sons Which nobody really understands. (Plutarch) Condition: good Description: The impression is good. horizontal fold, foxing spots outside the image. No tears. Reverse: printed Illustration size: approx. 7.8 x 9.5 inches Paper size: approx. 10 x 14.6 inches SOLD top SOLD