Mark Twain Images

With his luxuriant mustache and insouciant air, Mark Twain looked just like what he was—a satirically humorous creative author. These images, mostly from the Library of Congress, offer a glimpse of Twain and his life in the late 19th century. To learn more about Mark Twain, you may wish to read his biography, some of his writings (especially his amusing autobiography), or his poetry.

Mark Twain playing the piano with his wife, Clara Clemens, and her friend Miss Marie Nichols, c. 1908.

A portrait of Mark Twain; from a glass negative

A caricature drawing of Mark Twain.

Mark Twain House and Museum, Carol Highsmith
Photo taken between 1980 – 2006
Library of Congress

“Mark Twain”, A. F. Bradley (NY), c1907 May 20, Library of Congress

Illustration of Mark Twain, American Humorist

Dining room in Mark Twain’s house
Date and photographer unknown
Library of Congress