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Sheet of Sketches: The Power of the Catholic Priests (recto); Sheet of Sketches (verso)

A work made of graphite (recto and verso) on ivory laid paper.
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  • A work made of graphite (recto and verso) on ivory laid paper.

Date:

1868

Artist:

Thomas Nast
American, 1840-1902

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Thomas Nast

Title

Sheet of Sketches: The Power of the Catholic Priests (recto); Sheet of Sketches (verso)

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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1868

Medium

Graphite (recto and verso) on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

17 × 14.9 cm (6 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Cyril Nast

Reference Number

1944.1376

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