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- Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871 - 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 -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- April 01, 1871
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Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871
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 -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in <em>Harper's Weekly</em> in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.
- December 07, 1878
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in Harper's Weekly in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Merry Chistmas to All," 1876 - Thomas Nast is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus. Nast's late 19th-century illustrations popularized the depiction of a rotund, bearded, fur-clad Santa in Americans' imaginations. His drawings not only defined Santa's appearance, but also enhanced other symbols, traditions and events now associated with Christmas and the holiday's jolly old elf.
- 1876
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Merry Chistmas to All," 1876
Thomas Nast is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus. Nast's late 19th-century illustrations popularized the depiction of a rotund, bearded, fur-clad Santa in Americans' imaginations. His drawings not only defined Santa's appearance, but also enhanced other symbols, traditions and events now associated with Christmas and the holiday's jolly old elf.
- "2 Section Triangles" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, 1970 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1970
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"2 Section Triangles" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, 1970
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- "Enigma" by Lillian Schwartz - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
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"Enigma" by Lillian Schwartz
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Artists' Proof from "Beyond Picasso" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1988 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1988
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Artists' Proof from "Beyond Picasso" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1988
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Photochrom Process Proof Sheet for Postcard Production, circa 1900 -
- circa 1900
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Photochrom Process Proof Sheet for Postcard Production, circa 1900
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "St. Valentine's Day, Building Castles in the Air," 1870 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other legendary characters. This image, originally published in the February 26, 1870, issue of <em>Harper's Bazar</em>, depicts cupid-like workers forever "building castles in the air."
- February 26, 1870
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "St. Valentine's Day, Building Castles in the Air," 1870
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other legendary characters. This image, originally published in the February 26, 1870, issue of Harper's Bazar, depicts cupid-like workers forever "building castles in the air."
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Christkindchen," 1886 -
- 1886
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Christkindchen," 1886
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "The Slave of Fashion," 1878 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Many of the illustrations he created reflected his political leanings and general observations of American society. In an April 1878 issue of <em>Harper's Bazar</em>, the poem "Sister Slaves" pondered the plight of two slaves: one to household drudgery, the other to fashion. This was Nast's vision of the "The Slave of Fashion."
- April 20, 1878
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "The Slave of Fashion," 1878
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Many of the illustrations he created reflected his political leanings and general observations of American society. In an April 1878 issue of Harper's Bazar, the poem "Sister Slaves" pondered the plight of two slaves: one to household drudgery, the other to fashion. This was Nast's vision of the "The Slave of Fashion."