“Grandpapa’s Pet” Original Lithograph 1843

Description

This is a lithotint; an interior scene of a seated older man with his cane and a dog sleeping near … more This is a lithotint; an interior scene of a seated older man with his cane and a dog sleeping near his feet. A standing child, presumably the man's granddaughter, is facing him. Simple furnishings include a bench, chest or bureau, and a chair. A plant, shovel, and saw are also depicted.

The inscription indicates that the print was drawn specifically for Miss Leslie's Magazine and published in April 1843, the year the periodical debuted. This print was considered the first true lithotint produced in the US, the result of a partnership and experiments between artist/ draftsman/engraver John H. Richard (b. 1807) and printer/lithographer Peter S. Duval in 1841/1842.

The print was described in Miss Leslie's as a product of both art and technology and considered a great breakthrough in publishing. It was printed in color from one stone. Peters S. Duval was a French immigrant, who worked in Philadelphia, originally for Cephas G. Childs. He founded his own firm eventually and a family of lithographers.

The matting consists of pale yellow silk and the frame is gold.

Contributor Names:
Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 1805-1886, lithographer
Richard, John H., approximately 1807-, artist
Created / Published
Philadelphia: Lith. of P.S. Duval, [1843]

Dimensions:
10.25" x 12.25" x .75" (with frame)
5.25" x 7.25" (image)


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