Description
The Old Farm House, a winter scene, published by Currier & Ives in 1872.
Hand colored lithographed and published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau St., New York. Image measures 12 3/8 x 8 3/8. Closed tear along top quarter, tissue repairs to verso. Framed with white matte, gold trim, points of rubbing and wear to wood frame. (Conningham 4557) An attractive piece.
Currier and Ives was a prominent American printmaking firm that operated from 1834 to 1907. They are best known for their lithographs, which depicted a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, historical scenes, portraits, and everyday life in 19th-century America. Their prints were widely popular and affordable, making them accessible to a broad audience. Some of the famous lithographs produced by Currier and Ives include: American Homestead Winter, Clipper Ship ‘Flying Cloud’, The Life of a Fireman, The Four Seasons of Life: Middle Age, and American Railroad Scene.
