Summer Fine Art and Collectibles Auction
Lot 50B:
Description
Two framed Thomas Nast woodcuts form 1884 Harpers Weekly titled ” Hello Santa Claus” and ” Hello Little One” The foremost political cartoonist of his time, the late 19th century, Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was the creator of three lasting symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democrat donkey, and Santa Claus, having done the illustrations for Clement Moore’s, The Night Before Christmas. President Abraham Lincoln regarded Nast’s recruitment posters and newspaper promos as one of the most effective recruitment devices of the Civil War. Nast was born in Landau, Bavaria and emigrated with his family to America in 1846. Dimensions: 15″ x 10″ Image size
Condition report:
Excellent condition
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