Thomas Nast
.A: Gold and Brass

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • .A: Gold and Brass
  • .B: A Problem Solved
DateNovember 14, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Gold and Brass) : 4 3/8 × 4 1/2 in. (11.1 × 11.4 cm)
Plate (.B, A Problem) : 4 5/8 × 4 7/16 in. (11.7 × 11.3 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 10 13/16 in. (39.8 × 27.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.659.2.1.A,.B
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
top right in pencil: Nast-Reinhart
.A Printed bottom left on the plate: Th. Nast.
.B Printed bottom left on the plate: C.S.R.

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