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Posted in 1900s Insights or Questions Paintings

1901: “New Pastures” Painting Stolen in 1969

In 1901, Farny completed “Pastures New“. In 1969, this painting was stolen from a home in Indian Hill. An attempt… read more 1901: “New Pastures” Painting Stolen in 1969

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Posted in 1880s Century Magazine

1887-01: Indian Horse Race Illustration

The January 1887 issue of Century Magazine included a short story about a horse race that Farny illustrated. The originals… read more 1887-01: Indian Horse Race Illustration

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Posted in 1880s Unpublished or Other Illustrations

1886-05: Museum and May Festival Souvenir

The Baldwin Company and Henry Farny joined forces in 1886 to create a souvenir the celebrated the Opening of the… read more 1886-05: Museum and May Festival Souvenir

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Posted in 1880s Other Magazines

1883-09: The Week Illustrated

On September 01, 1883, several Cincinnati newspapers announced that The Week: Illustrated, a new illustrated newspaper, would begin publishing issues… read more 1883-09: The Week Illustrated

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Posted in 1880s Books - Other

1888: Footprints of the Pioneers

In late 1888, Robert Clarke & Company began promoting William Venables book, Footprints of the Pioneers. Farny illustrated six images… read more 1888: Footprints of the Pioneers

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Posted in 1880s Century Magazine

1886: The Killing of Abraham Lincoln

The Century Magazine published a long series on the life of Abraham Lincoln. It included a look back to President… read more 1886: The Killing of Abraham Lincoln

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Posted in 1880s Harpers Young People

1886: Christmas in the Canyon Illustration

Kate Upson Clark wrote a short story for the December 21, 1886, issue of Harper’s Young People called Christmas in… read more 1886: Christmas in the Canyon Illustration

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Posted in 1880s Books - Other

1886: Howling Wolf and His Trick-Pony Picture

The book Howling Wolf and His Trick-Pony, by Mrs. LIzzie W. Champney, was released in 1886, though I could only… read more 1886: Howling Wolf and His Trick-Pony Picture

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Posted in Insights or Questions Paintings

1896: Return of the War Party; River Bends

In 1896, Farny completed Return of the War Party, which showed an Indian war party traveling along a river. The… read more 1896: Return of the War Party; River Bends

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Posted in 1880s 1890s Insights or Questions Paintings

1884: Sketch & Paintings of Indian w/gun against rock

The 1884 book of Eclectic’s Primary History of the United State included a sketch showing an Indian against a steep… read more 1884: Sketch & Paintings of Indian w/gun against rock