Thomas Nast
Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us

Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us

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Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us
  • Shoddy English Rebuked
DateFebruary 21, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Something is Rotten): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
 Plate (.B, Shoddy English Rebuked): 4 1/4 × 4 1/2 in. (10.8 × 11.4 cm)
 Sheet: 16 × 10 3/4 in. (40.6 × 27.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.625.3.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
.A bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
.B bottom right on the plate: Abbey

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Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us
Thomas Nast
Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us
February 21, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.625.2.A,.B
Something Is Rotten in the State of Louisiana. So Say We All of Us
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February 21, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.625.1.A,.B
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