"EARLY WINTER"This print shows a rural winter landscape with a rutted track at left covered by snow, crossing a wooden bridge. At right, men, women and children skate on a river or pond, and a tan three story house sits above the water at center.FYI: Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) and James Merritt Ives (1824-1895) were partners in the firm of Currier and Ives, the most important 19th-century lithographic company in America. Their prints were widely sold across the nat...ion. Nathaniel Currier, born in Roxbury, Mass., was apprenticed in his teens to a Boston lithographic firm. He established his own lithography business in New York City in 1835. The lithographer James Ives, born in New York City, entered into partnership with Currier in 1857. Currier retired in 1888, Ives a few years later; but the firm was carried on by their sons and flourished until 1907. Lithography had begun in America in the 1820s. It was quicker and less expensive than engraving, hence the remarkable success of the firm of Currier and Ives. Soon after setting up business they produced extensive folios, usually based on paintings. Some of the work was crude, but the quality varied considerably.This is a vintage authentic and original (not a photocopy, replica or facsimile) art print in beautiful lithograph from an art book. Condition: In very good and clean condition art print. High quality thick paper lithograph book plate. Measuring 12" x 9" inches included border. Would make a beautiful gift to display in home, office or business. Sold unframed.WE ACCEPT MOST OFFERS.ANY QUESTION PLEASE ASK!WE COMBINE SHIP. SHIPPING INFORMATION: All items are shipped the cheapest method unless otherwise specified. International customers welcome, please e-mail me for a shipping quote. My shipping service is the United States Postal Service only. I mail items twice a week. International buyers email for a shipping quote. PLEASE NOTE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS if you pay me first I will keep what you have paid and I will request the balance you owe for shipping to your country. I will not mail your item until I receive it.PAYMENT INFORMATION: Paypal Preferred.