The images were printed in ink from lithographic stones onto fairly thick sheets of wove paper and then were hand colored. The book features sixtyfour lithographs reproduced in full color, which include a stunning array of visual references to an exciting period in national development. The great book of currier and ives america tiny folio by walton rawls dec 1, 1991. From 1834 to 1907, currier and ives gave testimony to national art trends, history, and progress through popular prints that hung in homes across america. The great book of currier and ives america, by walton rawls. Vintage 1970s currier and ives lithograph print book portfolio union savings. Photo, print, drawing, available online, lithographs, currier. A current listing of our inventory of original antique prints issued by nathaniel currier and currier and ives in the ninteenth century. The firm called itself the grand central depot for cheap and popular prints and advertised its lithographs as colored engravings for the people. After undertaking apprenticeships in boston and philadelphia, currier set up a print publishing company in new york city in 1834. Published more than 85 years ago, this edition is now long out of print and hard to find. Find the great book of currier and ives america by rawls, walton at biblio. From 1834 to 1907, currier and ives cornered the market in affordable prints and even promoted its lithographs as colored engravings for the people. Vintage 1970s currier and ives lithograph print book portfolio.
Currier and ives winter prints bing images christmas scenes, christmas past. They were best known for their production of hand colored lithograph prints based on paintings by artists of the day and scenes of. There are 60 lithographs and they seem to be arranged by time period. Photo, print, drawing, available online, lithographs. The gilcrease museum of american history and art the thomas gilcrease museum association 12, no. Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased inexpensively, and the firm called.
The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were handcolored. Woman in red dress standing in front of a mirror facing right in image, holding book in proper right hand. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. They yield the most extensive visual display of an era which could otherwise only be lived through the written pages of history. The pendleton brothers established their business in 1824, importing from europe the stones, presses, artists, and craftsmen to publish prints and do commercial or job printing. Find great deals on ebay for currier and ives book and currier and ives book 1952. Of this book one thousand and one copies ahve been printed, this copy being number 470from the foreword. Printmakers to the american people harry t peters on amazon.
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The firm currier and ives described itself as publishers of cheap and popular prints. Nathaniel currier lithographs for sale nathaniel currier. May 03, 2016 vintage book on currier and ives prints blue house 176. In fact, though, nathaniel currier was a successful lithographer long before james merritt ives joined the business. The great book of currier and ives america by rawls, walton. The statue of liberty had just been completed in 1886. 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. America on stone the other printmakers to the american people. I bought it in order to have a good index of their prints with the idea of purchasing a few. Orourke, kevin text by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The american firm of currier and ives has a very secure place in art history. A large format reissue collection of currier and ives lithographs from the roy.
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Hello chris, i have american homestead summer size 7 1416 x 12 716. Customize your currier and ives print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Vintage book on currier and ives prints blue house 176. Name handwritten in simeon brooks who died dec 9th 1844.
Bookstore of reference books on currier and ives prints. From 1834 to 1907, currier and ives gave testimony to national art trends, history, and progress through. Abraham lincoln portraits and memorabilia, 18601940. In offering this book to the collector and dealer in n. Nathaniel currier and james merritt ives were successful american printmakers in new york city in the late 19th century. Prints, drawings and watercolors organized by subject or. The book contains 80 prints in full color with an extended commentary on the prints and the times which they portray. This book was published in 1987, a reprint of a 1968 edition.
Currier and ives produced about 8,000 different prints, primarily in the 1870s, and some themes are more popular with buyers than others. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm headed by nathaniel currier 181888 and james merritt ives 18241895. My cover art has a white border around it, but it comes in black, too. The value of a currier and ives lithograph depends on the condition of the lithograph, the subject of the artwork and the popularity of the theme.
Douglas was widely criticized for his campaign tours of the countryan unusual practice for a presidential nominee. In walter teviss short story collection far from home, currier and ives prints appear in echo. Currier ives christmas scene carolers currier and ives book of. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Together they published thousands of prints, in three folio sizes small, medium and large of scenes that are still sought by collectors today. A selection of lithographs published by currier and ives, new york, 18251866. The text is interesting, discussing the historical events, places, or people depicted in the lithograph. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In fact, though, nathaniel currier was a successful lithographer. A remarkable event in the history of the national congress, from frank leslies illustrated newspaper, december 26, 1868. The new york city firm was famous for its hand painted lithographs by wellknown artists. 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. Currier and ives wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Currier ives hardcover first edition sellersupplied images.
Prints, drawings and watercolors organized by subject or category. November 20, 1888, new york, new york and james merritt ives b. Currier and ives reference books philadelphia print shop. In an attempt to evade such opprobrium douglas disguised a july 1860 tour of new england and upstate new york.
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