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For more than 150 years Cincinnati has sponsored the May Festival. The roots of this cherished tradition can be found… read more 1880-05: The May Festival Placards by Farny

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on April 03, 1880, that Farny had sketched some pictures currently on display that promoted the… read more 1880-04: “The Doctor of Alcantra”

The Cincinnati Commercial reports for Leap Day in February of 1880 included a glowing review of Farny’s newest painting, “Heath… read more 1880-02: “Heath Blossoms” Painting

In 1880, Peter G. Thomson & Co. Publishing released a new book written by William J. Shaw and illustrated by… read more 1880: “Solomon’s Story”

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1880: McGuffey’s Sixth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fifth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fourth Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader

In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader