{"product_id":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art","title":"Thomas Nast Santa Claus in Camp 1863 – Vintage Christmas Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bearded Santa Claus in a fur-trimmed coat patterned with stars and stripes leans forward from a heaped sled of parcels, holding out a small jumping-jack toy to a ring of Union soldiers in kepis and overcoats. \u003cem\u003eThomas Nast Santa Claus in Camp 1863\u003c\/em\u003e renders the snowy encampment in black ink line work, dense hatching and grey washes, with a tall American flag rising over rows of tents on a bare winter hillside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for collectors of Civil War history, admirers of early American illustration and anyone who loves a monochrome holiday scene, this print settles naturally into a book-lined study or a warm living room. Hang it in a hallway for a wintry welcome, and browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hausofprints.com\/collections\/vintage-christmas-prints\" title=\"Vintage Christmas Prints\"\u003eVintage Christmas Prints\u003c\/a\u003e to build a seasonal wall. The soft beige paper tone suits panelled and plaster walls alike.\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;\"\u003eWhat does this Thomas Nast Santa Claus in Camp scene show?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shows Santa Claus in a star-and-stripe fur coat and pointed cap, seated on a sled of wrapped parcels and handing a jumping-jack toy to soldiers in kepis. Wreath letters spelling U and S, a striped American flag, military tents and a decorated arch reading WELCOME fill the snowy winter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWho created this artwork and when?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is signed Th. Nast and captioned for Harper's Weekly, dated January 3, 1863 in the lower margin. Thomas Nast drew many of the images that shaped the modern picture of Santa Claus, and this wood engraving is among his best-known Civil War era holiday scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this an original antique engraving or a reproduction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a giclée reproduction of the public-domain 1863 Harper's Weekly wood engraving, not a first printing. We reproduce the monochrome line work on archival matte paper so the hatching and grey tones stay crisp, letting you enjoy the historic image without hunting rare originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat size suits a living room wall?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a living room feature above a sofa or sideboard, choose 18×24 or 24×36 so the crowd of tents and small figures reads clearly from across the room. Smaller 11×14 or 16×20 sizes work well grouped in a study or hallway gallery arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haus of Prints","offers":[{"title":"16x20","offer_id":48954782417088,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-16x20","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7","offer_id":48954782318784,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-5x7","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10","offer_id":48954782351552,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-8x10","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14","offer_id":48954782384320,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-11x14","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":48954782449856,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-A3","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24","offer_id":48954782482624,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-18x24","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25","offer_id":48954782515392,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-20x25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30","offer_id":48954782548160,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-24x30","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36","offer_id":48954782580928,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-24x36","price":115.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40","offer_id":48954782613696,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-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-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art-framed-statement.webp?v=1788443208","url":"https:\/\/hausofprints.com\/products\/thomas-nast-santa-claus-camp-1863-wall-art","provider":"Haus of Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}