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Prometheus Bound (from "Harper's Weekly," vol. 11, p. 137)

After Thomas Nast American, born Germany
Publisher Harper's Weekly American
March 2, 1867
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Prometheus Bound (from "Harper's Weekly," vol. 11, p. 137)
  • Artist: After Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), Landau 1840–1902 Guayaquil)
  • Publisher: Harper's Weekly (American, 1857–1916)
  • Date: March 2, 1867
  • Medium: Wood engraving
  • Dimensions: Image: 11 9/16 × 9 1/8 in. (29.4 × 23.2 cm)
    Sheet: 15 7/16 × 10 13/16 in. (39.2 × 27.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928
  • Object Number: 28.111.2(2)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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