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 Despite
the relatively large number of printmakers that emerged
in America in the mid-19th century, the name Currier and
Ives is universally recognized and synonymous with
scenes depicting life in America. One of the most
famous engravers producing works for Currier and Ives in
the mid-19th century was Frances "Fanny" Palmer, an
exceptionally talented woman who engraved some of the
finest Currier and Ives prints of the era. This
engraving was done by Fanny Palmer and published by
Currier and Ives in 1862. It depicts a view from
Trophy Point at West Point looking north. The
scene shows cannon captured during the Mexican War, as
well as Cold Spring in the distance, and Constitution
Island to the right. Although Currier and Ives
prints were often hand colored at the factory prior to
being sold, some prints, such as this, were sold
uncolored, allowing enterprising hobbyists and budding
artists to try their hand at coloring the scenes. |
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An original Currier and Ives print of
The Hudson from West Point engraved by
Francis Fanny Palmer, one of Currier and
Ives' finest engravers. |
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Media: Engraving on Paper
Dates: 1862War: Civil War
Era
Type: Engraving
Catalog Number: IAS-00063 |
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