Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Obey the Law of Necessity
DateJanuary 10, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 10 3/4 × 9 1/8 in. (27.3 × 23.2 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 10 7/8 in. (40.6 × 27.6 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 10 7/8 in. (40.6 × 27.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.619.1.1
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