Thomas Nast
The Flower of the Flock Leaving the Fold

The Flower of the Flock Leaving the Fold

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The Flower of the Flock Leaving the Fold
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Flower of the Flock Leaving the Fold
DateOctober 30, 1869
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate: 4 15/16 × 4 9/16 in. (12.6 × 11.6 cm)
 Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (40.5 × 27 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.507.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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