Lot of 2: Nast, Thomas (1840-1902). Editorial Cartoonist. The Blessings of Victory-Victory Will Bring Us Peace. Engraving from September 24, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Measures 16 x 22 in. (sight), and 18 x 24 in. with its frame. Nast engraves an optimistic scene of what was to come with victory of the Union. Two women hold hands, one raises a palm leaf while the other raises her sword. Six separate scenes surround them showing prisoner's of war being released, a veteran coming home, happy African Americans no longer bound by slavery, and the traitors in prison. Nast is credited for being the "Father of the American Cartoon" and is considered one of the most popular political cartoonists of all time. He created many still-popular images such as: the elephant and donkey as representations for the Democratic and Republican party, the modern Santa Claus, and other iconic political cartoons. He sparred against political corruption and slavery. Lincoln hailed him as the "best recruiting sergeant" for the Union because his images inspired many men to enlist. He continued to sketch until 1902 when President Roosevelt appointed him U.S. counsel general for Ecuador. He entered Ecuador in the midst of a massive yellow fever outbreak. He contracted the disease and died, leaving behind many unpaid debts but a lasting artistic legacy. April 10, 1865 front page of the New York Times with headlines announcing the end of the war. Union Victory! Peace! Surrender of Generals Whole Army, reads one of the several headlines. Measures 16 x 22 in. (sight), and 18 x 24 in. with its frame. Condition: Very good condition both have minimal foxing and solid margins. The Harper's Weekly has some professional binding to allow the paper lay flat.
Lot of 2: Nast, Thomas (1840-1902). Editorial Cartoonist. The Blessings of Victory-Victory Will Bring Us Peace. Engraving from September 24, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Measures 16 x 22 in. (sight), and 18 x 24 in. with its frame. Nast engraves an optimistic scene of what was to come with victory of the Union. Two women hold hands, one raises a palm leaf while the other raises her sword. Six separate scenes surround them showing prisoner's of war being released, a veteran coming home, happy African Americans no longer bound by slavery, and the traitors in prison. Nast is credited for being the "Father of the American Cartoon" and is considered one of the most popular political cartoonists of all time. He created many still-popular images such as: the elephant and donkey as representations for the Democratic and Republican party, the modern Santa Claus, and other iconic political cartoons. He sparred against political corruption and slavery. Lincoln hailed him as the "best recruiting sergeant" for the Union because his images inspired many men to enlist. He continued to sketch until 1902 when President Roosevelt appointed him U.S. counsel general for Ecuador. He entered Ecuador in the midst of a massive yellow fever outbreak. He contracted the disease and died, leaving behind many unpaid debts but a lasting artistic legacy. April 10, 1865 front page of the New York Times with headlines announcing the end of the war. Union Victory! Peace! Surrender of Generals Whole Army, reads one of the several headlines. Measures 16 x 22 in. (sight), and 18 x 24 in. with its frame. Condition: Very good condition both have minimal foxing and solid margins. The Harper's Weekly has some professional binding to allow the paper lay flat.
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