Thomas Nast
The Blessings of Victory

The Blessings of Victory

Public Domain

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Blessings of Victory
DateSeptember 24,1864
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate: 20 5/8 × 13 9/16 in. (52.3 × 34.4 cm)
 Sheet: 21 1/4 × 15 13/16 in. (54 × 40.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.437.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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