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Wood engraving of a huge cannon crushing fallen soldiers, pushed by winged figures across a rocky battlefield.

The American Juggernaut

A black-and-white wood engraving shows a massive cannon on large spoked wheels rolling over fallen soldiers, while winged female figures push it from behind. Bodies lie scattered beneath the wheels, with a rocky hillside and smoke in the background.

Artist
John Tenniel
Date
1864
Medium
Allegorical prints Wood engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 2515 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1864.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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