(1840–1902), US political cartoonist; born in Germany. He was a staff artist at Harper's Weekly 1861–86 and creator of the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey symbols, as well as of the US image of Santa Claus.
Definition of Nast, Thomas in US English:
Nast, Thomas
proper nounnast
(1840–1902), US political cartoonist; born in Germany. He was a staff artist at Harper's Weekly 1861–86 and creator of the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey symbols, as well as of the US image of Santa Claus.