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Alfred Le Petit

La République en danger: “L'amour (Thiers)—Laisse moi seuleument t’embrasser puisque je le jure que je n’aime que toi.” (The Republic in Danger: “Love [Thiers]—Just let me embrace you as I swear that you are the only one that I love.”), from La Charge

March 7, 1871

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  • Artist Alfred Le Petit (French, 1841–1909)
  • Title La République en danger: “L'amour (Thiers)—Laisse moi seuleument t’embrasser puisque je le jure que je n’aime que toi.” (The Republic in Danger: “Love [Thiers]—Just let me embrace you as I swear that you are the only one that I love.”), from La Charge
  • Date March 7, 1871
  • Medium Color lithograph
  • Dimensions sheet | 13 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.
  • Credit line Gift of Eric G. Carlson in honor of Professor Elizabeth C. Childs, 2000
  • Object number WU 2000.0035

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