Thomas Nast Home
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The Thomas Nast Home, also known as Villa Fontana, was the home of Thomas Nast
. He was a German born editorial cartoonist
whose drawings in Harpers Weekly contributed to the downfall of Tammany Hall
. He is also known as the creator of several iconic images such as Santa Claus
, the Democratic Donkey, and the Republican Elephant.
Thomas Nast
Thomas Nast was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist who is considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon". He was the scourge of Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall machine...
. He was a German born editorial cartoonist
Editorial cartoonist
An editorial cartoonist, also known as a political cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary....
whose drawings in Harpers Weekly contributed to the downfall of Tammany Hall
Tammany Hall
Tammany Hall, also known as the Society of St. Tammany, the Sons of St. Tammany, or the Columbian Order, was a New York political organization founded in 1786 and incorporated on May 12, 1789 as the Tammany Society...
. He is also known as the creator of several iconic images such as Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
, the Democratic Donkey, and the Republican Elephant.