“Why He Cannot Sleep” by Thomas Nast (1866) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of National Gallery of Art (Washington).

Why He Cannot Sleep

Why He Cannot Sleep

TitleWhy He Cannot Sleep
ArtistThomas Nast
Date1866 19th century
Mediumwood engraving in black on newsprint
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineDonald and Nancy deLaski Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Why He Cannot Sleep” is a work by Thomas Nast, dated 1866. It is executed in wood engraving in black on newsprint and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06