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(1822-1901). American politician. Cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast on the irony of Revels occupying the Senate seat
HIRAM RHOADES REVELS (1822-1901). American politician. Cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast on the irony of Revels occupying the Senate seat from Mississippi once held by Jefferson Davis

Contemporary cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Democratic presidential candidate Horace Greeley whitewashing the corrupt
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: 1872. Contemporary cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Democratic presidential candidate Horace Greeley whitewashing the corrupt Tammany political machine of New York

18th President of the United States. Caricature lithograph, 1872, after Thomas Nast
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Caricature lithograph, 1872, after Thomas Nast

Our New Watchman, Roosevelt. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1884, showing Theodore Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1884. Our New Watchman, Roosevelt. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1884, showing Theodore Roosevelt, then a member of the New York State Legislature

Blaine depicted as a flawed candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in a cartoon by Thomas Nast from May
JAMES G. BLAINE CARTOON. Blaine depicted as a flawed candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in a cartoon by Thomas Nast from May 1880

The Sign of the Times. Cartoon, 1885, by Thomas Nast on the arrival in Washington of newly inaugurated President Grover
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. The Sign of the Times. Cartoon, 1885, by Thomas Nast on the arrival in Washington of newly inaugurated President Grover Cleveland

The President of the United States and his Cabinet, for 1872. (?) Cartoon by Thomas Nast from an American newspaper of
NAST: TWEED RING CARTOON. The President of the United States and his Cabinet, for 1872.(?) Cartoon by Thomas Nast from an American newspaper of August 1871

The Day We Celebrate. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1875, published on the occasion of George Washingtons birthday
NAST: GEORGE WASHINGTON. The Day We Celebrate. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1875, published on the occasion of George Washingtons birthday

Andrew Johnson Cartoon
ANDREW JOHNSON CARTOON. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1866, showing President Andrew Johnson kicking black office holders out of the Freedmans Bureau

Presidential Campaign 1884
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1884. A Thomas Nast cartoon from 1 November 1884 accusing Republican presidential candidate James Gillespie Blaine, shown standing in front of the spirit of the late Boss Tweed

Republican Elephant, 1874
REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT, 1874. The Third-Term Panic. An 1874 cartoon by Thomas Nast denying that President Ulysses S. Grant was seeking a third term

Nast: Blaine Cartoon, 1884
NAST: BLAINE CARTOON, 1884. Too Heavy to Carry. Cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast illustrating the heavy burden the James G. Blaine candidacy was to the Republican party

Nast: Grant Cartoon, 1876
NAST: GRANT CARTOON, 1876. The Crowning Insult to Him who Occupies the Presidential Chair : American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, on the scapegoating of President Ulysses S

BENJAMIN BUTLER (1818-1893). American soldier and politician. Cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast attacking Butlers presidential nomination by the Anti-Monopoly and National (Greenback) parties

Whisky Ring Cartoon, 1875
WHISKY RING CARTOON, 1875. Calling In Frauds. American cartoon, 1875, by Thomas Nast hailing Secretary of the Treasury Benjamin Bristows vigorous prosecution of members of the Whisky Ring during

Cleveland Cartoon, 1884
CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1884. President-elect Grover Cleveland, the Hercules of civil service reform, opposing the Tammany tiger of patronage. American cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast

Nast: Blaine Cartoon, 1879
NAST: BLAINE CARTOON, 1879. Cartoon, 1879, by Thomas Nast castigating James G. Blaine, in pursuit of the presidency, for favoring restrictions on Chinese immigration

Nast: Tweed Cartoon, 1875
NAST: TWEED CARTOON, 1875. Tammany Down Again -- the Reform Trap Smashed : the Republican elephant trumpeting Democratic party defeats in New York and around the country in the elections of 1875

ELECTION CARTOON, 1876. The Electoral Vote. Contemporary American cartoon by Thomas Nast showing a perplexed Uncle Sam reading the Constitution upside down in an attempt to resolve the election

JAMES BLAINE CARTOON. James Gillespie Blaine (1830-1893). A cartoon by Thomas Nast from 15 November 1884, after James Blaine had lost the Presidential election to Grover Cleveland

NAST: TWEED CARTOON, 1871. To Whom it May Concern. Cartoon by Thomas Nast published following the New York City elections of 7 November 1871

NAST: TWEED CARTOON, 1875. Tammany Down Again -- the Reform Trap Smashed. The Republican elephant trumpeting Democratic party defeats in New York and arund the country in the elections of 1875

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1872. Cartoon by Thomas Nast showing Horace Greeley, left, and Boss Tweed, the discredited Tammany leader

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1880. A Paradox. No sooner has a Chinese immigrant declared his intention to become a U. S
IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1880. A Paradox. No sooner has a Chinese immigrant declared his intention to become a U.S. citizen than he is set upon by the very same Democratic

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. A justifiably self-congratulatory cartoon by Nast (drawing at upper right) on The Power of the Press in the downfall of the Tweed Ring in the New York

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. 1884. See Blaine and Go One Better. American newspaper cartoon of 1884 by Thomas Nast commenting on the bossism rife in the Democratic party

CIVIL WAR: CHRISTMAS. Furlough, Christmas 1863. Detail of a wood engraving after Thomas Nast from an American newspaper of December 1863

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS, 1861. New Yorks 7th Regiment marching down Broadway, 19 April 1861. American wood engraving after Thomas Nast, 1861

SOUTHERN PARDON CARTOON. Pardon. Columbia - Shall I trust these men? Columbia contemplating pardons for Robert E. Lee and other leaders of the defeated Confederacy in an 1865 cartoon by Thomas Nast

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1884. A Thomas Nast cartoon from 1 November 1884 attacking Republican candidate James Gillespie Blaine, with the spirit of the late Boss Tweed depicted at his rear

JAMES G. BLAINE CARTOON. Presidential candidate Blaine trying to collect his record, in a cartoon by Thomas Nast from the final days of the 1884 presidential campaign

JOHNSON: ELECTION OF 1868. Give me another horse, - and bind up my wounds. Cartoon, 1868, by Thomas Nast comparing President Andrew Johnson to Shakespeares Richard III following the Democratic Partys

RECONSTRUCTION, 1879. Cartoon, 1879, by Thomas Nast on the ending of Black enfranchisement with the passing of the Reconstruction period in the South

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1884. The Sacred Elephant. The artist presents the Republican elephant decked out in Indian finery. Cartoon by Thomas Nast from an American newspaper of spring 1884

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

NAST: PAPAL INFALLIBILITY. American cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting John Bull (who references William Gladstone) sending a heavy from the Anglican Church to fight a Catholic bishop over the Vaticans

NAST: SPOILS SYSTEM. Let Us Cease These Contests for Spoils. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, c1870

FISHING RIGHTS, 1877. Uncle Sam sulks as Canada and John Bull pull in a big award in the dispute about fishing rights. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1877

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

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Children tracing Santa Claus route from the North Pole. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Thomas Nast

CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want
CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). " I know what you DO want!" American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881

NAST: SCARCITY CARTOON. Too much of a Good Thing. American cartoon, 1871, by Thomas Nast, commenting on the scarcity of men at a seaside resort during the work week in summer

NAST: TWEED CARTOON, 1871. What the People Must Do about it. Cartoon by Thomas Nast showing Tammany Boss William Marcy Tweed as a chained tiger behind bars, late 1871

NAST: CHEAP LABOR CARTOON. The new comet - a phenomenon now visible in all parts of the United States. American cartoon, 1870

NAST: TAMMANY HALLL, 1871. The only Way to get our Tammany Rulers on the Square. Cartoon, 1871, by Thomas Nast

NAST: FUTURE NEW YORK, 1881. New York in a Few Years from now. Cartoon, 1881, by Thomas Nast, showing the southern tip of Manhattan crowded with skyscrapers

NAST: APRIL FOOLs DAY. The Day We Celebrate. Toast: We Are not All Dead yet. Wood engraving, 1877, after Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Santa Clauss Mail. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 1871

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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.