Description
A Home In The Wilderness, a winter scene, published by Currier & Ives in 1870.
Hand colored lithographed and published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau St., New York. Image measures 12 1/2 x 8″. Bright illustrations, printed on wove cardstock. Framed with white matte, gold trim, points of rubbing and wear to wood frame. (Conningham 2861) 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.