Thomas Nast
The Root of the Matter

The Root of the Matter

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Root of the Matter
DateMay 8, 1886
Printed inUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 11 1/2 × 9 in. (29.2 × 22.9 cm)
 Sheet: 16 3/4 × 11 7/16 in. (42.5 × 29.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.772.1.2
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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