Lithograph, "The American Fireman, Facing the Enemy" 1858
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The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Artist Louis Maurer created a series of four prints that celebrated "The American Fireman" in 1858. Maurer's scenes were based on his personal observations of volunteer firefighters at work in New York City.
The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Artist Louis Maurer created a series of four prints that celebrated "The American Fireman" in 1858. Maurer's scenes were based on his personal observations of volunteer firefighters at work in New York City.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1858
Subject Date
1858
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.1419
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 in
Width: 19.25 in
Inscriptions
directly below image: Lith. By Currier & Ives, N.Y. Entered According to Act of Congress In The Year 1858, By Currier & Ives In The Clerk's Office of the District Court of The Southn Distt Of N..Y. front, bottom of lithograph: THE AMERICAN FIREMAN, Facing the Enemy
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