Merritt Collection (#3)

SHIP: GREAT EASTERN, 1858. British steamship: lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

CURRIER & IVES: LITTLE SNOWBIRD. Undated lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1860

CURRIER & IVES: FARM HOUSE. The Western Farmers Home. Lithograph, 1871, by Currier & Ives

AMERICAN FARM SCENES NO. 4: lithograph, 1853, by Currier & Ives

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813, during the War of 1812. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier after Napoleon Sarony, circa 1840s

CURRIER & IVES: BARN DANCE. The Old Barn Floor. Lithograph, 1868, by Currier & Ives

HIAWATHAs WEDDING. The wedding of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

FRONTIERSMAN, 1862. Life on the Prairie. The Trappers Defense, Fire Fight Fire. Lithograph, 1862, by Currier & Ives

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAIN. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1864

HOME SWEET HOME, 1869. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1869

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER / UNION. Union soldier boy: lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER/UNION. Union soldier boy: lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

Cartoon, Launching the New Boat, Youth. A reference to a new play, Youth, co-written by Augustus Harris and Paul John Merrit, first performed at Drury Lane, London, on 6 August 1881. 1881

Caricature of Paul John Merrit, playwright -- Great Paul! 1882

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1892

MENPES, CHASE, AND WHISTLER. Portrait of artists Mortimer Menpes, William Merritt Chase, and James McNeill Whistler. Photograph, c1890

DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and John Adams

ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). 17th President of the United States. On his deathbed in Greenville, Tennessee, 31 July 1875. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1875

ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). Twelfth President of the United States. Death of President Taylor in the White House, Washington, D.C. 9 July 1850. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1850

EMIGRANTS: PIONEERs HOME on the western frontier, 1867. Currier & Ives lithograph

William Merritt Chase, Nude, American, 1849 - 1916, c. 1901, oil on canvas

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. Lithograph, 1848, by Nathaniel Currier

U. S. CAPITOL, 1876. A view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Lithograph by Currier & Ives
U.S. CAPITOL, 1876. A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1876

HARNESS RACING, c1887. A good race, well won. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1887
HORSE RACING, c1887. A Good Race, Well Won. Drivers, horses, and spectators at the conclusion of a harness race. Engraving by Thomas Worth for Currier & Ives, c1887

HORSE RACING, 1880. The Queen of the Turf Maud S. Driven by W.W. Bair. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1880

BILLIARDS, 1874. Froze Together. Lithograph, 1874, by Currier & Ives

RAILROAD, 1874. American railroad scene: Lightning Express trains leaving the junction. Detail of a lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1874

RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876. Night scene at an American railway junction. Lightning Express, Flying Mail, and Owl Trains, on time. Detail of a chromolithograph by Currier & Ives, c1876

RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1885. Night scene at a junction. Chromolithograph by Currier & Ives, c1885

RAILROAD: DANGER SIGNAL. Train conductors signaling to an on-coming train on the same track. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1884

RAILROAD: EXPRESS TRAIN. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, c1850

STEAMSHIP, 1870. Bound Down the River. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1870

RAILROAD: WEST, 1868. Across the Continent: Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way. Lithograph, 1868, by Currier and Ives

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Birds Eye View of the Centennial Exhibition Buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the Art Gallery at left and the main building in center

AMERICA: SLEIGHING, 1848. The Sleigh Race. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1848

HOMESTEAD WINTER, 1868. American Homestead Winter, lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1868

AMERICA: SLEIGHING, 1858. Trotting cracks on the snow. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

AMERICA: SLEIGHING, 1853. The Road, Winter. Lithograph, 1853, by Nathaniel Currier

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Rail Candidate. An anti-Republican cartoon by Currier & Ives from the presidential campaign of 1860

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. Horace Greeley and Benjamin Gratz Brown as Liberal Republican candidates for President and Vice President on an 1872 lithograph campaign poster by Currier & Ives

SARAH CHILDRESS POLK (1803-1891). Mrs. James Knox Polk. Lithograph, 1846, by Nathaniel Currier

VANDERBILT & FISK, c1870. Vanderbilt (left): Now then Jim - No Jockeying You Know! Fisk (right): Let Em Rip Commodore! But don t stop to water or you ll be beat

CORNELIUS VANDERBILT (1794-1877). American financier. The Statue Unveiled. Cartoon depicting Vanderbilt the Colossus of Rhodes

JAMES MERRITT IVES (1824-1895). Partner in the American printmaking firm of Currier & Ives

WILLIAM MERRITT CHASE. (1849-1916). American painter. Oil on canvas, 1902, by John Singer Sargent

HERNANDO DE SOTO (c1500-1542). Spanish explorer in America. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

CURRIER: SACRED HEART. Sacred Heart of Jesus. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, c1848

WINTER MOONLIGHT, 1866. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

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"Merritt: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Merritt. From thrilling steamboat races to historic speeches, this name holds a rich tapestry of stories. In 1870, the Great Mississippi Steamboat Race took place between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez. The Robert E. Lee emerged victorious after an intense journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, conquering the mighty river in just 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. The talented artist Nathaniel Currier brings us "The Favorite Cat, " a delightful lithograph that captures feline charm with intricate detail and undeniable appeal. Anna Lea Merritt's masterpiece "Love Locked Out" transports us to a realm where love knows no boundaries or limitations. This enchanting artwork evokes emotions that transcend time itself. In 1872, history was made as we witnessed the first colored Senators and Representatives take their seats in Congress during the 41st session – a significant milestone on America's path towards equality. Currier & Ives once again captivate our imagination with "Home to Thanksgiving. " This heartwarming lithograph depicts families reuniting for this cherished holiday, reminding us of the importance of gratitude and unity. Patrick Henry's impassioned plea for liberty echoes through generations as depicted in Currier & Ives' powerful lithograph from 1876. His words still resonate today – "Give me liberty or give me death. " Through torchlight illuminating its path, we explore Louisiana's bayous aboard a steamboat in Currier & Ives' mesmerizing lithograph from c1865 – an adventure filled with mystery and wonder. From high above Washington D. C. , we gaze upon its majestic beauty captured by an artist unknown but admired nonetheless. The bird's-eye view showcases this iconic city nestled along the Potomac River.