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The Political Ajax Defying the Gods.

Artist Thomas Nast (American ; 1840-1902)
DateApril 23, 1881
Mediumwood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 x 15 15/16 in. (27 x 40.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • PRINTS
Credit LineGift of Irwin and Dianne Steinberg
Terms
  • political cartoon
  • New York City
  • mythological figures
Object number99.1.1
Inscribedverso left side: [pencil mark].
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