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Lithographs of N. Currier and Currier & Ives

Lithographs of N. Currier and Currier & Ives

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Art History19th Century United States HistoryPrintmaking

ISBN10: 1025808975
ISBN13: 9781025808970
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lithographs of N. Currier and Currier & Ives is an essential reference for understanding the visual legacy of nineteenth-century America. This scholarly work provides a detailed exploration of the prolific output from one of the most significant printmaking firms in history. Currier & Ives, often called the Printmakers to the People, captured the spirit of a growing nation through vivid depictions of everyday life, historical milestones, landscapes, and social customs.

Author Warren A. Weaver offers a meticulous cataloging of these iconic lithographs, providing valuable insights for collectors, art historians, and enthusiasts of American heritage. The work examines the artistic evolution of the firm and the technical mastery involved in producing the thousands of titles that once adorned American homes. From rural winter scenes and maritime adventures to political portraits and urban developments, the prints documented in this volume represent a comprehensive visual archive of the 1800s.

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