Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Political Niagara - A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw
DateJune 27,1868
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 9 1/8 × 8 15/16 in. (23.1 × 22.7 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 13/16 in. (40 × 27.5 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 13/16 in. (40 × 27.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.485
Not on view
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