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John Held

The Drunkard’s Death

1908-1957

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The Drunkard’s Death

John Held

The Drunkard’s Death

John Held

The Drunkard’s Death

1908-1957

Physical Qualities Woodcut, 232 × 337 mm. (9 1/8 × 13 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of August Mencken in Memory of H.L. Mencken
Object Number 1958.162.3

Artist

John Held

1888–1957

American, 1889-1958
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