A SESSION IN THE CHAMBER - Lot 289

A SESSION IN THE CHAMBER KLENCK, Paul. A Session in the Chamber. Paris, Imp. Talons, Marché Saint-Honoré; published by Deforet and César, [1871]. Colored satirical lithograph depicting a parliamentary session. Jules Favre confronts Adolphe Thiers, while an usher armed with a fire hose stands to the right. Caption: “Mr. Jules Favre — We must subdue Paris… Paris must be punished! Mr. Thiers — By reaction! Usher! Quick, give Citizen Favre a splash of cold water.” Signed P. Klenck. Horizontal crease, small spots, and slight marginal tears.

Estimate:£42.38

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