Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly (American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- King Death's Distribution of Prizes
DateMay 28, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 13 5/16 × 9 1/8 in. (33.8 × 23.2 cm)
Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (40.5 × 27 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 number89.526
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom left corner on the plate: Th. Nast.
printed on the plate: THE COURT OF DEATH / ROLL / OF / VICTIMS / The longest list / of Deaths / Crimes / and / Miseries FIRST PRIZE MEDAL
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