Thomas Nast
Bacchus Drowns More Than Neptune

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Bacchus Drowns More Than Neptune
  • No Wonder the Wives of These Men have Joined the Praying Band
DateMarch 28, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Bacchus): 4 7/16 × 4 1/2 in. (11.3 × 11.4 cm)
Plate (.B, No Wonder): 4 1/2 × 4 3/8 in. (11.4 × 11.1 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 10 15/16 in. (40.6 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.630.2.3.A,.B
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
.A bottom left on the plate: Th. Nast.
.B bottom left on the plate: C.S.R

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Bacchus Drowns More Than Neptune
Thomas Nast
March 28, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.630.2.2.A,.B
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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