Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing for Valentine's Day, "A Dangerous Game, But Nobody Seems to Mind It," 1879
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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 September 13, 1879, issue of Harper's Bazar, depicts the sharp-eyed Cupid hitting his marks.
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 September 13, 1879, issue of Harper's Bazar, depicts the sharp-eyed Cupid hitting his marks.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1879
Subject Date
13 September 1879
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
56.39.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Backing (Textile material)
Technique
Etching (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front lower right: Th. NAST
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