Thomas Nast
Lead Us Not into Temptation

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Lead Us Not into Temptation
DateSeptember 19,1868
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate: 8 15/16 × 13 13/16 in. (22.7 × 35.1 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 15 3/4 in. (27.9 × 40 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.492.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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printed on the plate lower left "Th.Nast"

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