Thomas Nast
The War For The Union

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The War For The Union
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateNovember 15, 1862
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 1/16 × 22 3/16 in. (40.8 × 56.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.113
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