The Watch on Spoilers. The Democratic Tigers and Republian Vultures Must Be Kept at Bay.
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Watch on Spoilers. The Democratic Tigers and Republian Vultures Must Be Kept at Bay. is a 1886 ink by Thomas Nast, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a woman in a flowing white dress, standing with her back to the viewer and looking over her left shoulder. She holds a sword in her right hand, with her left hand on her hip. To her right is a vulture perched on a rock, while to her left is a tiger crouched on the ground. The woman's long hair cascades down her back, and she wears a laurel wreath on her head. The background is a light beige color, with the title "HARPER'S WEEKLY" and "JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION" written in large letters at the top. Below the title, the date "NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1886" is printed. The image is a wood engraving in black on newsprint, showcasing the artist's skill in creating detailed and expressive scenes. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the work of Nast, Thomas.
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