Two oil on board, 1863, both signed 'Th. Nast' and dated lower right, with labels from Windsor & Newton.

Both 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (frame).

Note: Known primarily as a cartoonist, Thomas Nast's works in oil are lesser-known and much rarer on the market. In his illustration work, Nast advocated for the abolition of slavery and opposed segregation and violence against minority groups. The subject depicted here is quite unusual and progressive for its time, and is illustrative of Nast's sympathies towards Black Americans. 

Both with some surface soiling. Otherwise in very good condition.

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