Object Timeline

1932

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1958

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, The Way of the World at the First Night, Cartoon for the New Yorker, 1932–35

This is a Drawing. It was created by Wallace Morgan. It is dated 1932–35 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is charcoal and gray wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Martin Egan. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Martin Egan.

Its dimensions are

50.8 × 38.4 cm (20 × 15 1/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed, lower right, in charcoal: ". Morgan"

It is inscribed

Title below, in the artist's hand.

Cite this object as

Drawing, The Way of the World at the First Night, Cartoon for the New Yorker, 1932–35; Wallace Morgan (1873–1948); USA; charcoal and gray wash on paper; 50.8 × 38.4 cm (20 × 15 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Martin Egan; 1958-139-1

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