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1890-04: A Tornado Hits Louisville

On the night of March 27, 1890, a tornado hit Louisville. Farny must have immediately headed south to sketch the… read more 1890-04: A Tornado Hits Louisville

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1890-03: Sketches on a Journey to California in the Overland Train

Farny’s sketches over pages 220-221 for the March 22, 1890, issue of the Harper’s Weekly accompany a page 223 story… read more 1890-03: Sketches on a Journey to California in the Overland Train

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1891-02: The Last Scene of the Last Act of the Sioux War

Published February 14, 1891, Farny’s The Last Scene of the Last Act of the Sioux War can be found on… read more 1891-02: The Last Scene of the Last Act of the Sioux War

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1883-07: Farny’s Ration Day at Standing Rock

On May 14, 1883, the Cincinnati News-Journal reported that Farny had completed a painting he called Issue Day at Standing… read more 1883-07: Farny’s Ration Day at Standing Rock

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1889-08: Farny’s “Down the Grade From the Divide”

Farny’s Down the Grade From the Divide capture the playful spirit of two men riding a hand car down from… read more 1889-08: Farny’s “Down the Grade From the Divide”

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1889-04: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

Famed sculptor Niehaus and Farny made a trip to California’s San Francisco during September of 1887. It’s likely the trip… read more 1889-04: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

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1889-03: Dakota’s Salt Lake

In the March 09, 1889, Harper’s Weekly published Farny’s sketches of a natural Salt Lake that now lies on the… read more 1889-03: Dakota’s Salt Lake

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1892: Indian Encampment Vs. With the Pony Herds

In 1893, Farny lent a painting called With the Pony Herds to 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. It appears that painting… read more 1892: Indian Encampment Vs. With the Pony Herds

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1890: ‘The Apaches are Out’, ‘In Arizona’, or ‘Through the Pass’?

The March 14, 1893, issue of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette feature an extensive biography of Farny and included the image… read more 1890: ‘The Apaches are Out’, ‘In Arizona’, or ‘Through the Pass’?

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1886: Cerealine Ad Illustrations

Cerealine were uncooked mashed grits that, before baked and used as cereal, were used in the brewing industry. At some… read more 1886: Cerealine Ad Illustrations