1872 Winslow Homer Catskill Falls Harper's Weekly Sept 14 Thomas Nast
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This September 14, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a landmark for American art collectors, featuring a serene masterpiece by Winslow Homer, alongside the intense, biting political satire of Thomas Nast during the height of the 1872 election cycle.
Title: 1872 Winslow Homer Catskill Falls Harper's Weekly Sept 14 Thomas Nast
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Winslow Homer’s Masterpiece: The most desired print in this issue is the full-page wood engraving by Winslow Homer, titled "Under The Falls, Catskill Mountains." Homer captures the romantic allure of the Hudson River School aesthetic, depicting tourists lounging behind the dramatic Kaaterskill Falls—a scene that balances the raw power of nature with the leisure culture of the Gilded Age.
📜 Nast’s Political Satire: Thomas Nast dominates the political discourse, using his art to support President Grant. The front page features the cartoon "The Next In Order—Any Thing! Oh, Any Thing!", mocking the opposition's desperation, while the interior full-page cartoon, "The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing," scathingly depicts Horace Greeley trying to manipulate Uncle Sam.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🖼️ Winslow Homer’s "Under The Falls, Catskill Mountains" (Full-Page):
A quintessential Homer print documenting 19th-century American landscape tourism.
A must-have for American Art, Hudson River School, and Homer Collectors.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:
Front-Page: "The Next In Order—Any Thing! Oh, Any Thing!"
Full-Page Inside: "The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" — Featuring a classic Nast Uncle Sam.
🏛️ NYC Social Scene:
"Sunday Morning In Central Park—Jews Drinking Mineral Water" (Full-Page): A historically significant and highly detailed illustration by Sol Eytinge documenting social life in New York's newly established Central Park.
🎣 "On The Beach—A Recognition" (Half-Page): A charming genre scene capturing summer leisure.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and all interior illustrations.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from September 14, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine shading in Homer's waterfall scene and the crisp linework in Nast's political caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Winslow Homer Collectors: An original print of "Under The Falls" is a cornerstone piece for any American art collection.
Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: This issue features two significant Nast cartoons from the peak of the 1872 campaign.
NYC History Buffs: The Central Park mineral water print is a rare and vital record of 19th-century New York social history.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer print or the Central Park scene would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 Winslow Homer Catskill Falls Harper's Weekly Sept 14 Thomas Nast
$158.88