{"product_id":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art","title":"Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly 1863 – Vintage Christmas Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bearded Santa Claus in a fur-trimmed coat patterned with stars and stripes sits atop a mound of parcels, handing out gifts to a group of Union soldiers in caps and greatcoats. One raises his hat, a dark bridled horse turns its head, and an arched 'Welcome Santa Claus' signboard crowns the winter camp. \u003cem\u003eThomas Nast Harper's Weekly 1863\u003c\/em\u003e renders it all in black ink on toned beige newsprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wood-engraving reproduction suits collectors of Civil War history, lovers of early Santa Claus imagery, and anyone drawn to monochrome vintage art. Hang it in a living room above a sideboard where the crowd of soldiers rewards a closer look, or in a study among books and framed prints. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hausofprints.com\/collections\/vintage-christmas-prints\" title=\"Vintage Christmas Prints\"\u003eVintage Christmas Prints\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003ePrint Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on premium 230GSM archival matte paper, giclée printed for gallery-quality colour and detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in ten sizes — 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20, A3, 18×24, 20×25, 24×30, 24×36, and 32×40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnframed print — frames shown in photos are for display only; ships worldwide rolled in a crush-resistant tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWho created this Santa Claus in Camp image?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a reproduction of a Thomas Nast wood engraving published as the cover of Harper's Weekly, dated Saturday, January 3, 1863. Nast drew Santa Claus visiting a Union army encampment, an early appearance of the character in American illustration and part of his lasting influence on Santa's popular image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat is happening in this 1863 scene?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanta Claus sits on a mound of wrapped parcels and wooden crates, distributing gifts to about seven Union soldiers in caps and greatcoats. A dark bridled horse stands at upper left, a large American flag flies on a pole, and a dense crowd of small distant soldiers fills the middle ground of the winter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this an original antique print or a reproduction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a giclée reproduction of the public-domain 1863 Harper's Weekly wood engraving, not an original 1863 newspaper. It is printed on 230GSM archival matte paper so you get the toned beige newsprint character and fine engraved detail without the fragility of aged paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat size works for a living room wall?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a living room feature above a sofa or sideboard, choose 24×30, 24×36, or 32×40 so the massed soldiers and camp details read clearly from across the room. Smaller sizes like 11×14 or 16×20 suit a study, hallway gallery grouping, or a desk shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haus of Prints","offers":[{"title":"16x20","offer_id":48954557071552,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-16x20","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7","offer_id":48954556973248,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-5x7","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10","offer_id":48954557006016,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-8x10","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14","offer_id":48954557038784,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-11x14","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":48954557104320,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-A3","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24","offer_id":48954557137088,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-18x24","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25","offer_id":48954557169856,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-20x25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30","offer_id":48954557202624,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-24x30","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36","offer_id":48954557235392,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-24x36","price":115.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40","offer_id":48954557268160,"sku":"thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-32x40","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1758\/3296\/files\/thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art-framed-statement.webp?v=1788441696","url":"https:\/\/hausofprints.com\/products\/thomas-nast-harper-weekly-1863-cover-wall-art","provider":"Haus of Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}