Primary Artist

Will Dyson (1880–1938)

Title

New York: Alas poor Bacchus.

Date made

1927 – c.1929

Place made

New York, New York, United States of America View on map Close map

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

drypoint, printed in black ink, from one plate

Matrix size

30.3 x 22.7 cm (plate-mark)

Subject description

Satirical scene of unhappy group of would-be revellers on the streets of New York during the prohibition on alcohol.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

31416

Creators

Dyson, Will. | (1880–1938) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025