Merritt Collection (#4)

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

CURRIER AND IVES: SCHOOL. God bless our school. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, c1874

CURRIER & IVES: THE ARKANSAS TRAVELLER. The Arkansas Traveller, Scene in the Back Woods of Arkanas. Lithograph, 1870

AUTUMN SCENE, 1866. Autumn in New England--Cider Making. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

TROTTING CRACKS, 1869. Trotting Cracks at the Forge. Lithograph, 1869, by Currier & Ives

MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

NEW YORK CITY, 1884. Bird s-eye view of New York and parts of Brooklyn. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1884

BOATS ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Life on the Mississippi River in time of peace. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865

CURRIER & IVES: WHALING. Lithograph, American, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: UNION SOLDIER. A Union soldier boy on duty. Lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

FRONTIERSMAN, 1858. The Surprise. Lithograph, 1858, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMAN, 1858. The Last Shot. Lithograph, 1858, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMEN, 1866. A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMEN, 1862. American Frontier Life - The Hunters Stratagem. Lithograph, 1862, by Currier and Ives

CATLIN: SNOW-SHOE DANCE. Snow-shoe dance of Ojibwa Native Americans on the first fall of snow. Lithograph by Currier & Ives after a painting, c1836, by George Catlin

BUFFALO HUNT. Lithograph by Currier & Ives after George Catlin

PHILIPPINES, 1898. Major-General Wesley Merritt responding to an Independence Day toast on board the USS Newport during the Philippine expedition in 1898. Contemporary American newspaper illustration

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. Lithograph cartoon, 1869, by Currier & Ives

LIBERTY BELL, 1776. The Tocsin of Liberty. Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

MINUTEMEN: HEROES OF 1776. Heroes of 76, Marching to the Fight. Lithograph
MINUTEMEN: HEROES OF 1776. Heroes of " 76, " Marching to the Fight. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives commemorating the centennial of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

Florida, 2 manatees in Intercoastal Waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) American Impressionist painter and teacher. Annie Lang (19th century) American painter. Half-length portrait of Chase in white against dark background

Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol
JOHN CHAMPE (1752-1798). Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol, in order to fake his desertion

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776
LIBERTY BELL, 1776. Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

Peytona and Fashion : Racing at the Union Course on Long Island, New York, in 1845
CURRIER & IVES: RACING, 1845. " Peytona and Fashion" : Racing at the Union Course on Long Island, New York, in 1845. Lithograph, undated, by Nathaniel Currier

The Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Lithograph, 1889, by Currier and Ives
HORSE RACING, 1889. The Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Lithograph, 1889, by Currier and Ives

A Race for Blood! Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1890
HORSE RACING, 1890. A Race for Blood! Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1890

APPLES, 1868. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1868

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and his Cabinet
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and his Cabinet. Left to right: George Washington, Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton

The Working-Mans Banner. Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson as the Republican candidates for President
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. The Working-Mans Banner. Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson as the Republican candidates for President

James G. Blaine and John A. Logan as the presidential and vice presidential candidates on a Republican party lithograph
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1884. James G. Blaine and John A. Logan as the presidential and vice presidential candidates on a Republican party lithograph campaign poster of 1884

(1732-1799). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
GEORGE WASHINGTON. (1732-1799). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

The Death of John Quincy Adams in the Capitol building at Washington, D. C
JOHN Q. ADAMS (1767-1848): The Death of John Quincy Adams in the Capitol building at Washington, D.C. on 23 February 1848: lithograph, 1848, by Nathaniel Currier

The Political Gymnasium : lithograph cartoon, 1860, by Currier & Ives showing Horace Greeley, Lincoln, Stephen A
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. " The Political Gymnasium" : lithograph cartoon, 1860, by Currier & Ives showing Horace Greeley, Lincoln, Stephen A

Grand National Republican Banner. Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as the 1876 Republican candidates for
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1876. Grand National Republican Banner. Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as the 1876 Republican candidates for President

The house at Hillsborough, New Hampshire, where President Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804
FRANKLIN PIERCE BIRTHPLACE. The house at Hillsborough, New Hampshire, where President Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier

The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis
PRESIDENT IN PETTICOATS. The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Lithograph cartoon by Currier and Ives, 1865

President Rutherford B. Hayes and his Cabinet. Lithograph, 1877, by Currier & Ives
HAYES WITH HIS CABINET. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his Cabinet. Lithograph, 1877, 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.