Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- .A: Columbia's Jewels
- .B: The Victory of Muscle over Mind
DateAugust 8, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Columbia's Jewels): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
Plate (.B, Victory of Muscle): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (40 × 27.3 cm)
Plate (.B, Victory of Muscle): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (40 × 27.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.647.2.1.A,.B
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
top right in pencil: Nast
.A Printed bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
.B Printed bottom left on the plate: Shelton
.B Printed bottom left on the plate: Shelton
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Thomas Nast
1872
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.592.1