Thomas Nast
The Power of the Press

The Power of the Press

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Power of the Press
DateMay 9, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 8 7/8 × 13 5/8 in. (22.5 × 34.6 cm)
 Sheet: 11 × 15 15/16 in. (27.9 × 40.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.634.3
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Object Type
ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
lower right on the plate: Th. Nast.

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