Who created "Dem was good ole days"?

Dem was good ole days was created by Thomas Hovenden in 1885.

What medium is "Dem was good ole days"?

Dem was good ole days is Graphic Arts-Print.

Is "Dem was good ole days" in the public domain?

Yes, Dem was good ole days is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dem was good ole days

Thomas Hovenden

1885

Medium

Graphic Arts-Print

Classification

Graphic Arts-Print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase

Accession Number

1980.16

Tags

African AmericanFigure malebanjo

Art Historical Context

"Dem was good ole days a poignant 1885 graphic arts print by Thomas Hovenden captures a moment of wistful nostalgia through the image of an African American male figure with a banjo. Hovenden, an Irish-American known for his realistic genre scenes of American life, often depicted everyday moments with emotional depth. Created as a print, this work allowed for broader dissemination of his imagery, making fine art accessible beyond original paintings. Set in the post-Civil War era, the title—rendered in dialect—evokes reminiscences of the past, reflecting complex cultural attitudes toward Afric...

About the Artist

Thomas Hovenden

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