Thomas Nast
The Greed For Loaves And Fishes

The Greed For Loaves And Fishes

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Greed For Loaves And Fishes
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateMay 17, 1879
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 1/16 × 11 1/8 in. (40.8 × 28.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.22
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