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Currier and Ives, publisher
American, 1857 - 1907
Whale Fishery. Attacking a Right Whale., 19th century
Lithograph with hand coloring
22.2 x 31.8 cm (image); 29.4 x 39.2 cm (sheet)
Gift of Joseph Martin Jr. 1994.120.15

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Artist Biography: Nathaniel Currier was born in 1813 and died in 1888. After 1857, Currier began partnership with James Merritt Ives (1824-1901), who handled all their business affairs. Their firm employed numerous other artists. Firm existed from 1857 - 1907.~~Reference: Currier & Ives: A Catalogue RaisonnÈ. Compiled by Gale Research Company (Detroit: GaleResearch Company, 1984~

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