1881-08: Farny the Portrait Painter
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
1880: “The Union of American …” Illustrations
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
1880-12: “Djakh & Djill” Illustration
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
1880: “An Idyl”
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”
1865: “Confederacy in Petticoats”?
I’ve read about Henry Farny caricaturing Jefferson Davis in 1865 with a sketch that went “viral” in its day, but… read more 1865: “Confederacy in Petticoats”?
1880-11: Illustration for “Idyls and Lyrics ..”
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 ..”
1880-12: “The Snoozer”
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”
Aug 1880: “Visions of Venice”
On March 13, 1869, during his three-year trip in Europe, Farny registered in Venice, Italy. Also registering that same day… read more Aug 1880: “Visions of Venice”
1880-05: The May Festival Placards by Farny
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
1880-04: “The Doctor of Alcantra”
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”
1880-02: “Heath Blossoms” Painting
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
1880: “Solomon’s Story”
In 1880, Peter G. Thomson & Co. Publishing released a new book written by William J. Shaw and illustrated by… read more 1880: “Solomon’s Story”
1880: McGuffey’s Sixth Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1880: McGuffey’s Sixth Eclectic Reader
1879: McGuffey’s Fifth Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fifth Eclectic Reader
1879: McGuffey’s Fourth Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Fourth Eclectic Reader
1879: McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader
1879: McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader
1879: McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader
In 1875, Farny began supplying images for the McGuffey’s readers. The McGuffey readers were well known by then, having been… read more 1879: McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader
1879-11: The Society for the Suppression of Music
In late 1879 John S. Woods and Henry Farny formed a new tongue-in-cheek club, The Society for the Suppression of… read more 1879-11: The Society for the Suppression of Music
1877-10: “Indian Graves”
Farny unveiled his first Indian-themed work titled Indian Graves (by a newspaper) in October of 1877. The painting followed a… read more 1877-10: “Indian Graves”