Currier and ives original lithograph view of the great conflagration of dec 16 original n. Currier and ives lithograph of washington in antique tiger maple frame, reading washington, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen lithograph is darkened and has a tight tear appx 2 reaching appx 12 into plate. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Currier lithograph view of the great conflagration of dec 16th and 17th 1835 from coenties slip. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. An 1871 currier and ives hand colored lithograph american railroad scene, snow bound. Charles kemp of south charleston, ohio, the collection consists of 28 original, handcolored lithographs, depicting scenes and battles of the civil war. First done in the 1930s, this was a way to examine how tastes have changed.
Special collections research center university of chicago library 1100 east 57th street chicago, illinois 60637 u. Ives wasnt just good at bookkeeping but he also had a sharp idea about popular art and what would sell. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Guide to the lincoln collection, currier and ives lithographs 18441890. This page was last edited on 14 january 2020, at 07. James merritt ives joined currier in 1857, and the two produced some of the most popular images of the period through 1907with the bulk of their work being done in the 1860s. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm based in new york city from 1835 to 1907 headed first by nathaniel currier, and later jointly with his partner james merritt ives. I think the third story in this collection was my favourite, but the others were pretty sweet too. Currier and ives, publishers of popular prints from 1834 until 1907.
Palmer f f currier ives abebooks shop for books, art. Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased inexpensively, and the. A 1960 episode of the twilight zone, a stop at willoughby, refers to the eponymous town as being like something out of a currier and ives painting. Except as noted, all of the following original antique prints. Carter smith, gale group, bernard reilly, cathy cashion on. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Guide to the lincoln collection, currier and ives lithographs. Currier and ives lithograph of washington sep 09, 2017. Ives was james merritt ives, the companys beancounter, who was invited by currier to become his partner. Good condition has some damage in the upper left corner.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Full text of historical american views and portraits. Antique nathaniel currier henry print up for auction is an antique currier and ives color lithograph titled henry. Currier ives hardcover first edition sellersupplied images. The american firm of currier and ives has a very secure place in art history. Currier and ives suite 1935 is an orchestral composition by bernard herrmann. Dodd and other faculty members in the department of history, bartons collection of books and manuscripts on abraham lincoln and the.
A humming trot, the first trot of the season and a nip an tuck race together at the first turn. Antique nathaniel currier ives henry print lithograph. Albeit a stylized view of the world, the seasons, moments in history, and. This company produced a huge number of prints from paintings as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Although it is difficult to summarize the diverse output of the firm founded by nathaniel currier and james merritt ives as new yorks eminent printmakers to the people, this extant lithograph stone fig. Its been a while since i read one of barbours novella collections and id forgotten how inyourface they are with the spiritual threads and the very defined gender roles, so this book felt a bit cheesy to begin with, but ultimately it was a sweet, easy read for the christmas period. Customize your currier and ives print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired.
Vintage currier and ives printlithographview from fort putnam8x10. A brief history and description of americas printmakers. Bookstore of reference books on currier and ives prints. Guide to the lincoln collection, currier and ives lithographs 18441890 search this finding aid. These prints are faithful reproductions of original currier and ives lithographs and are representative of the manner in which currier and ives recorded the american scene during the 19th century. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Unfollow currier and ives lithographs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Media in category currier and ives civil war lithographs the following 51 files are in this category, out of 51 total. At least 7,500 lithographs were produced by this firm. A large format reissue collection of currier and ives lithographs from the roy king collection. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. A spill out on the snow art print, size 12 x 15 inches included border.
After undertaking apprenticeships in boston and philadelphia, currier set up a print publishing company in new york city in 1834. Surprisingly, few painters depicted the train in their scenes of the west. Together they published thousands of prints, in three folio sizes small, medium and large of scenes that are still sought by collectors today. Selfdescribed as publishers of cheap and popular pictures, but better described by collectors and admirers as the printmakers to the american people, their works captured the pulse of 19th century american life and remain among the most. They were best known for their production of hand colored lithograph prints based on paintings by artists of the day and scenes of everyday life. Original prints by currier and ives, americas printmakers. The company was the leading source of popular art that was inspired both by wellknown artists and. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm headed by nathaniel currier 181888 and james merritt ives 18241895. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and. Customize your currier and ives print with hundreds of. The world of currier and ives burke davis, roy king on. See more ideas about currier and ives, lithograph, art.
Western rivers history in artwork moonlight encounter on the mississippi, by. The railroad, well established throughout the country by 1870, provided one of the most important ways that people traveled to the west coast. Shop for currier and ives art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Based in new york city from 18341907, the prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. A current listing of our inventory of original antique prints issued by nathaniel currier and currier and ives in the ninteenth century. They could even be described as a cultural phenomenon of the victorian era. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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