“For half a century Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives served as ‘Printmakers to the American people.’ Today, they are still printmakers to the American people, for, in the 7500 extant prints that bear their names, a whole heritage of American tradition is caught vividly. In these prints can be found that wholesome national flavor, which makes their work the finest representation of the habits and customs, life and tastes, history and achievement of the exciting era which witnessed the building of a great republic.”
Color and sepia plates throughout
Hardcover, excellent vintage condition
“For half a century Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives served as ‘Printmakers to the American people.’ Today, they are still printmakers to the American people, for, in the 7500 extant prints that bear their names, a whole heritage of American tradition is caught vividly. In these prints can be found that wholesome national flavor, which makes their work the finest representation of the habits and customs, life and tastes, history and achievement of the exciting era which witnessed the building of a great republic.”
Color and sepia plates throughout
Hardcover, excellent vintage condition
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