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In 1884, Van Antwerp, Bragg and Company published a text book called Eclectic Primary History of the United States that… read more 1884: Eclectic Primary History of the U.S. 

The December 06, 1884 issue of Harper’s Weekly included an illustration on page 798 by Farny showing The St. Louis… read more 1884-12: The St. Louis Cattlemen’s Convention

Harper’s Weekly, in its September 20, 1884, issue published a Whale Boat illustration by Farny representing the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition.

In 1884, Farny returned to the Southern Exposition in Louisville, producing another illustration for Harper’s Weekly that appeared in September… read more 1884-09: The Swiss Chalet by Farny

On April 30, 1884, The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette commented on Farny’s newest Indian work, noting that Farny was using a… read more 1885: The Prisoner (Known now as The Captive)

Harper’s Weekly published Farny’s Toilers of the Plain, one of his more famous pieces, in June of 1884. Two years… read more 1884-06: Toilers of the Plain

Frank Cushing’s life with the Zunis spanned several years. With plenty to say, Cushing’s Century article was published in three… read more 1883-05: Zuni Illustrations Part III

Frank Cushing’s life with the Zunis spanned several years. With plenty to say, Cushing’s Century article was published in three… read more 1883-02: Zuni Illustrations Part II

When did Farny first visit with the Zuni Indians?What the evidence shows is that prior to visiting the Sioux at… read more 1882-12: Zuni Illustrations Part I

In October of 1882, The Warren Mail noted that Farny was spending time with writer Eugene V. Smalley on a… read more 1883-07: Striking Oil Illustrations