Description
Humorous depiction of a horse and group of individuals in a chaotic scene, highlighting exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses.
Made by an anonymous engraver after Currier & Ives.
Medium: Hand-colored crayon-style lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 32.5 x 23.5 cm (12.8 x 9.25 inch). Image size: 32 x 23 cm. (12.6 x 9.06 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soiling and creasing. Dampstaining an ghosting from previous matting. Attached to a carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
CURRIER & IVES, LITHOGRAPH, SATIRICAL PRINT, 19TH CENTURY HUMOR, HORSE RACE, AMERICAN CARICATURE | EXPO-488-SATIRE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Currier & Ives, New York.
Biography artist: Currier & Ives were American printmakers active in the 19th century, famous for their lithographs that captured humor, culture, and events of their era.
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