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Posted in 1870s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1874: Three Panel Artwork & “The Fugitive”

After returning from Vienna in 1873, among the works that Farny completed over the ensuing months included a three-panel Fresco,… read more 1874: Three Panel Artwork & “The Fugitive”

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Posted in 1870s Books - Textbooks

1874: “The Amateur Actor” Sketches

In 1874, Henry Farny and Dr. William Venable worked together again, producing The Amateur Actor textbook. Farny created at least… read more 1874: “The Amateur Actor” Sketches

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Posted in 1870s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1874-05: “Kladdersdatsch” Cartoons

In May of 1874 Farny created several satirical cartoons for the Kladdersdatch newspaper in Cincinnati. I have been unable to… read more 1874-05: “Kladdersdatsch” Cartoons

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Posted in 1870s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1872: Cincinnati Industrial Expo Includes 3 Farny Artworks

For the 1872 Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, Farny entered three artworks. In the Oil Painting class Farny exhibited “Solitude” (entry #67)… read more 1872: Cincinnati Industrial Expo Includes 3 Farny Artworks

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Posted in 1870s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1871: Caricatures Display at Wiswell’s Store

UPDATE: For the 9th annual Cincinnati Exposition in 1879, Farny entered another painting titled “Serpent”, winning another silver medal. Was… read more 1871: Caricatures Display at Wiswell’s Store

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Posted in 1890s 1900s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1893 or Later: Proctor-Collier Ads

In 1924, Allan Collier of the Proctor-Collier Advertising company showed the Cincinnati Literary Club two examples of ads created by… read more 1893 or Later: Proctor-Collier Ads

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Posted in 1870s Books - Textbooks

1873: “The School Stage” sketches

In 1873, Dr. William Venable again published a book that included Farny images, this time six-signed ones. Titled The School… read more 1873: “The School Stage” sketches

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Posted in 1900s Books - Other

1900: “The Hesperian Tree, Vol1”

Edited by John James Platt, the initial volume of The Hesperian Tree acts as a platform for well-known Ohio Valley… read more 1900: “The Hesperian Tree, Vol1”

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Posted in 1900s Books - Other

1903: “The Hesperian Tree, Vol2”

Edited by John James Platt, this second volume follows the formula of the first volume as a platform for well-known… read more 1903: “The Hesperian Tree, Vol2”

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Posted in 1880s Books - Kids Books

1888: “Round About a Grocery Store” Booklet

Henry Farny illustrated some of the images in this 98-page Christmas booklet, Round About a Grocery Store, Jacks Voyage Around… read more 1888: “Round About a Grocery Store” Booklet