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Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885

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THF236635 / Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

01 August 1885

Subject Date

01 August 1885

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Drawing by Thomas Nast published in Harper's Weekly, August 1, 1885.

Collection Title

Print Collection

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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