Masked criminal at the grave of John Barleycorn, Antique Poster

Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of Masked criminal at the grave of John Barleycorn is now available for your home or office. The Library has preserved this image as part of its permanent historical collection.

Library of Congress record: Created 1921 Oct 29 publication date Inscribed on the tombstone: Hic Jacet John (Hic) Barleycorn. No copyright information found with item. Signed, upper left: RALPH. BARTON. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.846) The drawing illustrates a portion of Walt Mason's satirical poem So Runs the World Away." Commenting on the irony of prohibition "The Art in Cartooning it wasn't until liquor was outlawed that crime became rampant. Published as an illustration for: "So Runs the World Away" / by Walt Mason. Judge.

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