Thomas Nast
Carl's Position

Carl's Position

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Carl's Position
DateJanuary 11, 1873
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate: 4 5/16 × 4 5/8 in. (11 × 11.7 cm)
 Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 1/2 in. (40 × 26.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.598.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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