Cartoon sketch of two men about to engage in a fight, one wearing an apron. Both men hold a knife or tool in one hand. Both men take on wide stances. A woman and man stand in the background smiling at the aproned figure. The phrase "Now! -Come on Butcher if You Want to Fight"…

Now! Come on Butcher if You Want to Fight

Description

Cartoon sketch of two men about to engage in a fight, one wearing an apron. Both men hold a knife or tool in one hand. Both men take on wide stances. A woman and man stand in the background smiling at the aproned figure. The phrase "Now! -Come on Butcher if You Want to Fight" is written along the bottom edge of the image. From a sketchbook belonging to the artist.

Creator

Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-1874

Date

circa mid-19th century

Materials

Black and brown inks, pen and brush with gouache highlights on paper

Dimensions

4 H x 4 5/8 W inches

Object ID

1956.24.2.31

Resource ID

10473

Credit Line

Gift of Lloyd O. Miller

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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