Thomas Nast
The Tyrannical Military Despotism of Our Republic

The Tyrannical Military Despotism of Our Republic

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The Tyrannical Military Despotism of Our Republic
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Tyrannical Military Despotism of Our Republic
  • from Harper's Weekly, 25 May 1867
Date1867
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 9 1/4 × 13 3/4 in. (23.5 × 34.9 cm)
 Sheet: 10 7/8 × 15 13/16 in. (27.6 × 40.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.484
Non exposé

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