Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885
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Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in Harper's Weekly on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in Harper's Weekly on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
01 August 1885
Subject Date
01 August 1885
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Drawing by Thomas Nast published in Harper's Weekly, August 1, 1885.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.30.102
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harold L. Wadsworth.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Line engraving (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 23 in
Width: 16.5 in
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