Category: 1880s

1881 marked the ninth Cincinnati Exposition since the first post-civil war event in 1870. Eight years after the first event,… read more 1881-09: The Cincinnati Exposition Sketchbook

On August 28, 1881, The Cincinnati Enquirer published a list of portrait painters, a list to which Farny was added… read more 1881-08: Farny the Portrait Painter

In 1880 poet John James Piatt released a massive 742 page tome of poetry that included 300 illustrations titled “The… read more 1880: “The Union of American …” Illustrations

The comedic opera “Lawn Tennis”, written by playwright Benjamin E. Woolf, premiered in Boston in late 1880 to good reviews…. read more 1880-12: “Djakh & Djill” Illustration

The November 1880 issue of The American Art Review included a review of Cincinnati Artists of the Munich School, with… read more 1880: “An Idyl”

John James Piatt’s book “Idyls and Lyrics of the Ohio Valley” was released in December 1880. The book of poetry… read more 1880-11: Illustration for “Idyls and Lyrics ..”

With Christmas 1880 approaching, the Cincinnati Enquirer announced on December 7th that “Frank Freitch” had released a new book, “The… read more 1880-12: “The Snoozer”

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