{"product_id":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art","title":"Thomas Nast Santa in Holly Wreath – Vintage Christmas Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong flowing white hair, thick bushy eyebrows and a full beard fill an oval ring lettered SANTA CLAUS, while sprigs of holly leaves, berries and mistletoe crowd the edges. \u003cem\u003eThomas Nast Santa in Holly Wreath\u003c\/em\u003e renders this head-and-shoulders figure in black pen-and-ink hatching on aged cream paper, with the words MERRY CHRISTMAS hand-lettered on the dense background below the oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors of Victorian holiday illustration and anyone who loves early Santa Claus imagery will warm to this monochrome sprig-framed portrait, a drawing attributed to Thomas Nast. Hang it above a mantel in the living room during the festive season, or let it greet guests in an entryway or hallway. Browse 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 is the figure in this Thomas Nast Santa print?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print shows an elderly Santa Claus in head-and-shoulders view, with long white hair, bushy eyebrows, a heavy moustache and a full beard, facing you with a slight smile. He sits inside an oval banner lettered SANTA CLAUS, framed by holly and mistletoe sprigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat technique and colours does this artwork use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a monochrome pen-and-ink drawing with loose freehand hatching, reproduced as a print. The palette is limited to black ink line and hatching on aged cream paper, giving black, beige, white and gray tones with no added colour anywhere in the composition.\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 a public-domain Thomas Nast Santa Claus drawing. You receive a new fine-art print on 230GSM archival matte paper, not a period original. It reproduces the black ink hatching and cream tone of the source drawing faithfully.\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 mantel, choose 18×24, 24×30 or 24×36 so the oval Santa portrait reads clearly across the room. Smaller sizes like 11×14 or 16×20 suit a gallery grouping in a hallway or entryway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haus of Prints","offers":[{"title":"16x20","offer_id":48954840776896,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-16x20","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7","offer_id":48954840678592,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-5x7","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10","offer_id":48954840711360,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-8x10","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14","offer_id":48954840744128,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-11x14","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":48954840809664,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-A3","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24","offer_id":48954840842432,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-18x24","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25","offer_id":48954840875200,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-20x25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30","offer_id":48954840907968,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-24x30","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36","offer_id":48954840940736,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art-24x36","price":115.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40","offer_id":48954840973504,"sku":"thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-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-holly-wreath-wall-art-framed-statement.webp?v=1788443997","url":"https:\/\/hausofprints.com\/products\/thomas-nast-santa-holly-wreath-wall-art","provider":"Haus of Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}