Thomas Nast
The Lionized Asinus Vulgaris

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Lionized Asinus Vulgaris
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateDecember 16, 1876
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 1/16 × 11 in. (40.8 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.77
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