THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE (AFTER HENNESSY) (V. 958620000)
Date1861
CountryUSA
MediumWood engraving
Dimensions17.5 × 23.2 cm (6 7/8 × 9 1/8") (Image)
Overall (Sheet): 42.5 × 28.6 cm (16 3/4 × 11 1/4")
Overall (Sheet): 42.5 × 28.6 cm (16 3/4 × 11 1/4")
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art
Object number958840000
DescriptionThe image is an illustration for the publication Harper's Weekly. This image depicts an interior scene filled with thirteen male figures of different sizes. Nine of the figures have objects in their hands that resembles a piece of paper. In the center of the image is a trunk with its lid open. There are several other objects strewn about the floor that resembles opened bags and other containers. In the background is a large square opening and a building facade can be seen in the distance.On View
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