Thomas Nast
The Democratic Scape-Goat

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Democratic Scape-Goat
DateSeptember 11, 1869
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 5 11/16 × 7 1/16 in. (14.5 × 17.9 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 15/16 in. (40 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.502.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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