W.A. Rogers was one of the numberous illustrators for Haper's Weekly in the 19th century. An strongly American artist, he is known for his depictions of sporting events, the West, and city life. Harper's Weekly featured stories, news, and gossip among other things, but it was most widely know for its diverse and richly illustrated wood-engravings. Rogers was a part of this tradition, helping to inform and entertain readers in an era without television or radio.
