ARTIST: Thomas Nast
PUBLISHER: Published by Harper's Weekly, November 12, 1870.
MEDIUM: Wood engraving,
DATE: 1870.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 7/8 x 9 1/8" (35.1 x 23.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: A morbid reminder of what war really is, and how it is far from glorious. <br><br> This satirical cartoon is likely based on the Franco-Prussian War (July 1870 – May 1871), which was raging in Europe at the time of publication. A pompous skeleton sits upon his "War" throne, which is comprised of munitions and broken wagon parts. Behind him is death and destruction; cities burn, fathers die, children suffer.
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CONDITION: Good condition.
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