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The Life and Art of Thomas Nast: America's Iconic Cartoonist of the 19th Century

The Life and Art of Thomas Nast: America's Iconic Cartoonist of the 19th Century - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Patrick HoeppnerPublish date:1/11/2026Pages:277
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476697864ISBN-10:1476697868UPC:9781476697864Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, ArtBook Subcategory:Editors, Journalists, Publishers, TechniquesBook Topic:CartooningSize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.58 inchesWeight:1.0714Product ID:SC018W2WDH

Of the unelected political figures in American history, Thomas Nast ranks among the most consequential. An artist by trade and a cartoonist in his free time, Nast learned that caricatures had extreme power when effectively used to influence politics, leading him to develop such ubiquitous symbols as the Republican Party elephant and the personified Uncle Sam. Nast's unusual pairing of humor and political journalism became his signature offering. Despite not holding an office until late in his life, and having only his art studio, Nast affected the fortunes of his nation through his strong hold over public opinion, taking on "Boss" Tweed and Tammany Hall through his satirical illustrations.

This work covers Nast's life, his art, and the historical context of the events discussed in his artwork. Nast was an unusual character during a tumultuous period of American history between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Gilded Age. This book describes his art, his political career, and his lasting legacy in the creation of American cultural symbols.

Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476697864ISBN-10:1476697868UPC:9781476697864Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, ArtBook Subcategory:Editors, Journalists, Publishers, TechniquesBook Topic:CartooningSize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.58 inchesWeight:1.0714Product ID:SC018W2WDH
Patrick Hoeppner discovered a love for writing while creating horror stories during his senior year of high school. He studied English and received an undergraduate degree in creative writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lives in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Publisher: McFarland & Company

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