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"Thomas Nast: A Master of Illustration and Social Commentary" Thomas Nast, a renowned 19th-century illustrator

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: CIVIL WAR, c1867. The Uprising of the North

NAST: CIVIL WAR, c1867. The Uprising of the North. Illustration by Thomas Nast supporting the Northern cause during the Civil War. Mounted knights salute Columbia

Background imageNast Collection: THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Here We Are Again! Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Here We Are Again! Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

Background imageNast Collection: CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. Sectarian Bitterness, the result of government

CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. Sectarian Bitterness, the result of government
CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. " Sectarian Bitterness, " the result of government funds directed towards parochial schools. Detail of a cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1870

Background imageNast Collection: ELECTION CARTOON, 1876. A National Game That Is Played Out. American cartoon by Thomas Nast

ELECTION CARTOON, 1876. A National Game That Is Played Out. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting the ballot box as a political football in the Hayes-Tilden election

Background imageNast Collection: GEORGE HUNT PENDLETON (1825-1889). American politician. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, showing U

GEORGE HUNT PENDLETON (1825-1889). American politician. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, showing U.S. Senator Pendleton receiving congratulations for the Civil Service Reform Act he sponsored

Background imageNast Collection: CARTOON: ANTI-LABOR UNION, 1874. The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People

CARTOON: ANTI-LABOR UNION, 1874. The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1874

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon attacks on Boss

NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon attacks on Boss William Magear Tweed and his ring of corrupt New York City politicians, 1871

Background imageNast Collection: CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Comment on Wall

CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Comment on Wall Streets Black Friday, the bank panic of 24 September, 1869

Background imageNast Collection: RAILROADING STANDARD, 1886. Thomas Nasts celebration of the adoption of a standard

RAILROADING STANDARD, 1886. Thomas Nasts celebration of the adoption of a standard gauge by all railroads in the United States, 1886

Background imageNast Collection: Garibaldis Entry into Naples, a Sketch in the Strada Di Toledo, by T

Garibaldis Entry into Naples, a Sketch in the Strada Di Toledo, by T. Nast, 1860 Engraving

Background imageNast Collection: CARTOON: STATUE OF LIBERTY. Uncle Sams Latest Struggle for Liberty

CARTOON: STATUE OF LIBERTY. Uncle Sams Latest Struggle for Liberty. Cartoon by Thomas Nast about the troubles in raising enough funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: LABOR UNION, 1871. The Workingmans Mite

NAST: LABOR UNION, 1871. The Workingmans Mite. Cartoon by Thomas Nast critical of giving money to support a trade union as opposed to investing it in a savings account. Engraving, American, 1871

Background imageNast Collection: MORMON CARTOON, 1882. Violators of the Laws of the Land

MORMON CARTOON, 1882. Violators of the Laws of the Land. An 1882 American newspaper cartoon by Thomas Nast on George Q. Cannons removal as a member of the U.S

Background imageNast Collection: RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, 1871. Our Constant Traveling Companion

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, 1871. Our Constant Traveling Companion. An 1871 American cartoon comment by Thomas Nast on the frequent fatal railroad (left) and steamboat (right) accidents of the time

Background imageNast Collection: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. American theatrical poster for The Little Corporal, 1898

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. American theatrical poster for The Little Corporal, 1898, with artwork by Thomas Nast

Background imageNast Collection: TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In

TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In
TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens " Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry." Do Not Let Him In. Cartoon by Thomas Nast

Background imageNast Collection: SAMUEL J. TILDEN (1814-1886). Samuel Jones Tilden

SAMUEL J. TILDEN (1814-1886). Samuel Jones Tilden. American political leader. Cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast for the cover of Harpers Weekly, 11 November 1876

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TWEEDs DOWNFALL. Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on the downfall of William M

NAST: TWEEDs DOWNFALL. Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on the downfall of William M. Boss Tweed in the New York city and state elections of 1871

Background imageNast Collection: WILLIAM M. TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Cartoon, 1876, by Thomas Nast

WILLIAM M. TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Cartoon, 1876, by Thomas Nast

Background imageNast Collection: WILLIAM MAGEAR TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Thats Whats the Matter

WILLIAM MAGEAR TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Thats Whats the Matter. Cartoon, 1871, by Thomas Nast

Background imageNast Collection: CARL SCHURZ: CARPETBAGGER. Schurz, an American army officer, politician, and reformer

CARL SCHURZ: CARPETBAGGER. Schurz, an American army officer, politician, and reformer, vilified as a carpetbagger in an 1872 cartoon by Thomas Nast

Background imageNast Collection: VICTORIA C. WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan

VICTORIA C. WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan! : cartoon, 1872, by Thomas Nast attacking Victoria Claflin Woodhull as an advocate of Free Love

Background imageNast Collection: VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan! Cartoon, 1872, by Thomas Nast attacking Victoria Claflin Woodhull as an advocate of Free Love

Background imageNast Collection: THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartonist. Our Artist Trying to Think of Something Funny

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartonist. Our Artist Trying to Think of Something Funny
THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartonist. Our Artist Trying to Think of Something " Funny." Self-portrait by Thomas Nast, 1879

Background imageNast Collection: JOHANN JOSEPH MOST (1846-1906). German anarchist

JOHANN JOSEPH MOST (1846-1906). German anarchist. A cartoon comment by Thomas Nast following the Haymarket Riot of 1886

Background imageNast Collection: THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. Photographed by Napoleon Sarony

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. Photographed by Napoleon Sarony

Background imageNast Collection: FERDINAND de LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat

FERDINAND de LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals. Is M

Background imageNast Collection: Octavius Brooks Frothingham (1822-1895)

Octavius Brooks Frothingham (1822-1895)
OCTAVIUS BROOKS FROTHINGHAM (1822-1895). American clergyman. An Evangelical dog is at the heel of the extremely liberal clergyman. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1873

Background imageNast Collection: HENRY BERGH (1811-1888). American philanthropist; founder of A

HENRY BERGH (1811-1888). American philanthropist; founder of A.S.P.C.A. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TAMMANY TIGER. Tired of the Show. The Fate of the Tammany Tiger and his Keeper

NAST: TAMMANY TIGER. Tired of the Show. The Fate of the Tammany Tiger and his Keeper. Cartoon by Thomas Nast showing the arrow of Reform killing Tammany Hall and its prominent members, c1875

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: ELECTION, 1876. He Wants a Change Too

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. He Wants a Change Too. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, criticizing the Democratic party and the Solid South for violence

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: ELECTION, 1876. Don t! Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting the Solid

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. Don t! Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting the Solid South which supported the Democratic party, taking aim at the Constitution

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: ELECTION, 1876. Hen(dricks)-Pecked

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. Hen(dricks)-Pecked. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting presidential running mates Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas Hendricks nursing their inflation rag baby

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: ELECTION, 1876. A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby. Cartoon by Thomas Nast

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting presidential running mates Samuel J

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: ELECTION, 1876. The Elephant Walks Around - And the Still Hunt is Nearly Over

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. The Elephant Walks Around - And the Still Hunt is Nearly Over
NAST: ELECTION, 1876. " The Elephant Walks Around" - And the " Still Hunt" is Nearly Over. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876

Background imageNast Collection: WILLIAM MAGEAR TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Willie, We Have Missed You

WILLIAM MAGEAR TWEED (1823-1878). American politician. Willie, We Have Missed You! Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing Boss Tweed arriving back in the United States after escaping prison

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. An Aggressive Still Hunt. Governor Tilden has for years

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. An Aggressive Still Hunt. Governor Tilden has for years
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. An " Aggressive" " Still Hunt." " Governor Tilden has for years, like a hound on the scent, followed the members of the Ring patiently, secretly

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Putting a Head On. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, mocking Samuel J

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Putting a Head On. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, mocking Samuel J. Tildens attempt at Democratic reform

Background imageNast Collection: THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. Why We Laugh. Cartoon by Thomas Nast of himself

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. Why We Laugh. Cartoon by Thomas Nast of himself, celebrating the Republican nominees for the presidential election of 1876 - Rutherford B

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: INFLATION CARTOON. The dead lock - and now the Democratic tiger has lost his head

NAST: INFLATION CARTOON. The dead lock - and now the Democratic tiger has lost his head. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing the Democratic party as a tiger killed by inflation

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: William

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: William
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: " William, we would miss you - until I am in the White House." (Hard on Tweed)

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Governor Tildens Democratic Wolf (Gaunt and Hungry ) and the Goat

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Governor Tildens Democratic Wolf (Gaunt and Hungry ) and the Goat
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Governor Tildens Democratic " Wolf (Gaunt and Hungry" ) and the Goat (Labor). Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, critical of Senator Samuel J

Background imageNast Collection: SCHURZ AND REID, 1876. Getting in Tune

SCHURZ AND REID, 1876. Getting in Tune. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing Senator Carl Shurz and New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid

Background imageNast Collection: ROSCOE CONKLING (1829-1888). American lawyer and politician. Borrowed Plumes - Mr

ROSCOE CONKLING (1829-1888). American lawyer and politician. Borrowed Plumes - Mr. Jackdaw Conkling. Eagle - Perhaps you would like to pluck me

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: POWER STRUGGLE, 1881. Is There to be a Power Behind the Throne? Senator Roscoe Conkling

NAST: POWER STRUGGLE, 1881. Is There to be a Power Behind the Throne? Senator Roscoe Conkling (left) fighting with Secretary of the Treasury James G

Background imageNast Collection: CARTOON: ALABAMA CLAIMS. The British Lion Disarmed

CARTOON: ALABAMA CLAIMS. The British Lion Disarmed. Columbia trims the claws of a British lion using clippers labeled Alabama Claims. Wood engraving by Thomas Nast, 1868

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: MALERIA VICTIM. The Pomps and Vanities of Our National Capital

NAST: MALERIA VICTIM. The Pomps and Vanities of Our National Capital. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881, showing a man suffering from malaria in Washington, D.C

Background imageNast Collection: NAST: MORMON CARTOON, 1882. Pure White Mormon Immigration on the Atlantic Coast

NAST: MORMON CARTOON, 1882. Pure White Mormon Immigration on the Atlantic Coast
NAST: MORMON CARTOON, 1882. Pure White " Mormon Immigration" on the Atlantic Coast. American cartoon, 1882, by Thomas Nast



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"Thomas Nast: A Master of Illustration and Social Commentary" Thomas Nast, a renowned 19th-century illustrator, used his artistic talent to capture significant moments in American history. In his Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869, titled "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner, " Nast depicted a heartwarming scene where people from all walks of life gathered around a festive table, emphasizing the spirit of inclusivity during this holiday. Another iconic work by Nast was his portrayal of General Lee surrendering to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865. This powerful painting titled "Peace in Union" symbolized the end of the Civil War and marked an important step towards national reconciliation. Nast's influence extended beyond historical events; he also played a pivotal role in shaping our modern image of Santa Claus. His enchanting engraving showcased Santa Claus with his signature white beard and red suit, spreading joy and warmth as he wished everyone a Merry Christmas. However, Nast didn't shy away from addressing corruption either. Through biting satire, he exposed Boss Tweed's corrupt practices through cartoons like "Tweed Ring" (1871) and "The Tammany Tiger Loose. " These illustrations served as powerful indictments against political corruption during that era. In addition to capturing historical moments and social issues, Thomas it also portrayed prominent figures like Carl Schurz—a reformer who fought for equal rights—and Police Commissioner Roosevelt alongside NY Governor Cleveland in 1884. These illustrations highlighted individuals who made significant contributions to society or held positions of power during their time. Nast's artwork often revolved around recurring themes such as Christmas celebrations or Reconstruction efforts upholding equal rights. His engravings beautifully captured the essence of these occasions while conveying messages that resonated with audiences across America. Whether it was Santa Claus coming down the chimney or Robert E Lee immortalized on paper by Thomas Nast himself—his illustrations continue to captivate and inspire.