Influential early American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840-1902) considered to be the 'Father of the American Cartoon.' Uncommon 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Nast by Sarony of New York, boldly signed on the mount in black ink, "Th: Nast, April 20, 1885." Affixed to a same-size cardstock sheet. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, soiling, wrinkling to the image, and a repaired crack to the lower left corner. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.