Morning in the Woods
1865
Two hunters pause on a wooded path, rifles in hand, while their four dogs sniff around the rocky terrain in this peaceful scene. Created by Frances Flora Bond Palmer, a prolific artist for the famous Currier & Ives firm, this print captures the idealized American outdoors. Palmer was a rarity in the 19th century—a successful female lithographer who specialized in landscapes and still lifes. The text at the bottom notes it was drawn 'from nature,' highlighting her commitment to realistic detail in these popular mass-produced prints.
- Technique
- Hand-colored lithograph
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