Poster Print : Thomas Nast
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Thomas Nast
THOMAS NAST American cartoonist; credited with creating American image of Santa Claus Date: 1840 - 1902
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1840 Cartoonist Claus Creating Credited Moustaches Nast 1902
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring historical charm to your walls with our Thomas Nast Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this iconic image of American cartoonist Thomas Nast, credited with creating the modern American image of Santa Claus, these prints are a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors. With intricate detail and vivid colors, each print is a high-quality reproduction of the original from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of nostalgia and timeless appeal to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and step into the past.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Thomas Nast: The Father of the Modern American Santa Claus" Thomas Nast (1840-1902), an influential American cartoonist, is renowned for his significant contribution to the iconic image of Santa Claus as we know it today. Born in Landau in the Palatinate region of Germany, Nast immigrated to the United States in 1846 and quickly made a name for himself as a talented artist and satirist. This print, showcasing Thomas Nast in his prime, highlights the man behind the legend. Nast's moustache, a distinctive feature of his appearance, is prominently displayed, adding to the authenticity of the image. The date range of 1840-1902 underscores Nast's impressive career span, during which he created over 5,000 cartoons for various publications, including Harper's Weekly. Nast's Santa Claus illustrations, which first appeared in Harper's Weekly in the late 1860s, revolutionized the way Americans perceived the jolly old man. Prior to Nast's depictions, Santa Claus was often portrayed as a thin, gaunt figure with no resemblance to the cheerful, rotund character we recognize today. Nast's Santa Claus was a kind, generous, and loving figure, dressed in red and white, with a full beard and a rosy cheeked smile. This new image of Santa Claus quickly gained popularity and became the standard representation of the character in American culture. Thomas Nast's impact on the American imagination extends beyond Santa Claus. His political cartoons played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during the 19th century, addressing issues such as corruption, politics, and social issues. This print serves as a testament to Nast's enduring influence on American art and culture.
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