Thomas Nast
The French Phoenix

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The French Phoenix
DateAugust 20, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 4 5/8 × 4 9/16 in. (11.7 × 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 number89.534.2.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
see 89.534.2.1

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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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