Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing
Title
Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing
Subject
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
Description
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting Santa Claus standing outside of a window looking into a home, where cats sit on a wooden chair.
Signed Th: Nast.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions. Included is this reproduction drawing on the same theme.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
Signed Th: Nast.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions. Included is this reproduction drawing on the same theme.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
Creator
Thomas Nast
Source
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
Publisher
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
Date
Not dated (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
Contributor
William Glover, compiler
Rights
Format
JPEG
Original Format
paper, drawing reproduction
Physical Dimensions
8 1/2 x 11 inches
Collection
Citation
Thomas Nast, “Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing,” The Archive Project, accessed April 30, 2024, https://mcldig6930.omeka.net/items/show/1542.