Thomas Nast
The Greek Slave

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Greek Slave
DateApril 16, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 13 5/8 × 8 15/16 in. (34.6 × 22.7 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 10 5/8 in. (39.8 × 27 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.523.1.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
lower right on the plate: Th. Nast
see 89.523.1.1

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