A mob of peasants carrying worn flags and sickles.

Aufruhr

Date1899

Mediumetching on wove paper

DimensionsPlate: 11 1/2 × 12 1/2 inches (29.2 × 31.8 cm)

Portfolio/Series“The Weavers’ Revolt” series

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Julianna F. Waring.

Object number1972.23.1

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