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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
Samson Slaying the Prussians with the Jaw of an Ass
1917
Pen and black ink over graphite, on illustration board.
14 1/8 x 10 9/16 inches (359 x 268 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1573
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Original drawing by E.J. Sullivan for political cartoon for publication in the London weekly, The National news, 1917.
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Signed and dated at upper left, "Edmund J. Sullivan 1917"; on verso in pencil, "National News," followed by specifications for the printer.
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows the figure of Samson with an ass's jawbone in his hand, standing over the slain bodies of Prussian officers.
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