Item Description: Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Political Cartoon Lithograph, Authentic Newspaper page with mast head from Saturday Nov 21, 1874. Vol 18, No. 934. Caption, 'How many times shall Caesar bleed in sport'. Signed in plate. Mounted to paper portfolio. Newsprint on reverse. Subjects: Bennett, third term, NY Sun, NY Tribune, Grantism.

(Phb500)

Thomas Nast (1840 - 1902) German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon". He was the scourge of Democratic Representative "Boss" Tweed and the Tammany Hall Democratic party political machine. Among his notable works were the creation of the modern version of Santa Claus (based on the traditional German figures of Sankt Nikolaus and Weihnachtsmann) and the political symbol of the elephant for the Republican Party (GOP).

Acquired from the estate of George Longstreet, a renown collector of fine original illustrations and prints, and whose collection has appeared in dozens of museums and exhibits over the last four decades. In 1976, Armand Hammer acquired 5000 Daumier objects that George Longstreet began to amass in Paris more than 50 years ago. The Daumier collection is now part of the permanent collection in the Armand Hammer Wing of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Approx. Measurements: Sheet 11" x 16", portfolio 13" x 20"

Condition: Sheet in very good condition, some toning, slight foxing. Small chips and edge wear. Some smudges to portfolio, some tape residue.

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