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The Only Thing They Respect or Fear
The Only Thing They Respect or Fear
The Only Thing They Respect or Fear

The Only Thing They Respect or Fear


After (American, b. Germany, 1840 - 1902)
Date1871
MediumElectrotype
DimensionsSheet: 16 3/4 x 11 5/16 in. (42.5 x 28.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert P. Johnston in honor of Francis E. Hyslop Jr.
Object number79.67
ClassificationsWork on Paper
Object NameEngraving
CultureNorth American
NationalityAmerican
On View
Not on view
Century
  • Nineteenth
More Information
Signedin plate bottom left: Th. Nast
InscribedThe Only Thing They Respect or Fear
Exhibition HistoryAmerican Block and Burin: Wood Engravings from the Permanent Collection, Palmer Museum of Art, August 27 – December 8, 2013ProvenanceRobert P. Johnston, unknown method and date of acquisition.