Thomas Nast
The Cradle of Liberty in Danger

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Cradle of Liberty in Danger
DateApril 11, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 10 5/8 × 9 1/8 in. (27 × 23.2 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 11 1/16 in. (40 × 28.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.631.1
Non exposé

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

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Wood engraving on newsprint
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