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The current crisis is getting more complicated!
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Honoré Daumier, Aubert, and others

The current crisis is getting more complicated!

1833

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The current crisis is getting more complicated!

1833

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet (trimmed): 300 x 222 mm. (11 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 123 from the series "Série politique"
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.17354
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, "The Human Form: Interpretations," Feb. 8 - Mar. 2, 1981.

Art and Revolution, second installation, November 2, 1988- January 6, 1989.

Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower right "Daum[trimmed]" Inscribed in stone" upper left "Série polit. 123."; lower left "Chez Aubert, Galérie Vero Dodat."; lower center "L.de Becquet, rue Furstemberg 6.", "La crise actuelle se complique! l’horizon d’abonnemens se couvre de brouillards! l’édifice politique du / Constitutionnel craque de toutes parts! ……………….. vive le roâ quand mème!!"

Markings: None

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