James Merritt Ives Collection

Summer in the Highlands, 1867. Creators: Unknown, Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives, Currier and Ives
Summer in the Highlands, 1867

The Snow Storm, c.1864. Creators: Unknown, Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives, Currier and Ives
The Snow Storm, c.1864

The New York yacht club regatta, c. 1869 (colour lithograph)
3710028 The New York yacht club regatta, c.1869 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows several yachts)

The Grand New Steamboat Pilgrim, c. 1883 (colour litho)
3036422 The Grand New Steamboat Pilgrim, c.1883 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info.: The Grand New Steamboat Pilgrim)

The Port of New York by Currier & Ives, 1892 (colour litho)
3036374 The Port of New York by Currier & Ives, 1892 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Grand Racer Kingston by Currier & Ives, 1891 (chromolithograph)
3036373 Grand Racer Kingston by Currier & Ives, 1891 (chromolithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph)
2622476 Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The New York Yacht Club Regatta, 1869 (colour litho)
3036438 The New York Yacht Club Regatta, 1869 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Head and Head at the Winning Post by Currier & Ives, 1884 (chromolithograph)
3036376 Head and Head at the Winning Post by Currier & Ives, 1884 (chromolithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Old West Sharpshooter by Currier & Ives, 1890s (colour litho)
3036375 Old West Sharpshooter by Currier & Ives, 1890s (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

A Head and Head Finish by Currier & Ives, 1892 (chromolithograph)
3036372 A Head and Head Finish by Currier & Ives, 1892 (chromolithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

The City of San Francisco by Currier & Ives, c. 1878 (colour litho)
3036371 The City of San Francisco by Currier & Ives, c.1878 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Central Park in Winter, 1877-94. 1877-94. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Central Park in Winter, 1877-94

The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. 1865. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. Confederate leaders General Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis stand back-to-back under attack by Union officers Philip H. Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant, David G

Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. 1876-94. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. Three-masted whaling ship caught on ice in the ocean

The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race-From New Orleans to St. Louis, July 1870-Between the R.E. Lee, Captain John W. Cannon and Natchez Captain Leathers-Won by the R.E

Moonlight on the Mississippi, 1872-74. 1872-74. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Moonlight on the Mississippi, 1872-74. Paddlewheel steamship the Great Republic on the Mississippi River

The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72. 1857-72
The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72

The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 - At the Old City Hall, New York - The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the States

Washington Crossing the Delaware - Evening Previous to the Battle of Trenton, December 5th, 1776, 1857-71. Scene from the American Revolution

The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette—Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777, 1876
The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette--Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777, 1876

Why Don t You Take It?, 1861-64. 1861-64. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Why Don t You Take It?, 1861-64. Political satires of American Civil War with Confederate leader Jefferson Davis, as a greyhound, cringing away from an aggressive bulldog, general Ulysses S. Grant

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!-Patrick Henry delivering his great speech on the Rights of the Colonies, before the Virginia Assembly, convened at Richmond, March 23rd, 1775

Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. 1869. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. Grey Eagle behind Lady Thorn with Mountain Boy and groom in a farriers workshop

A Home in the Wilderness, 1870. 1870. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
A Home in the Wilderness, 1870

The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the Night of April 2nd, 1865, 1865. 1865
The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the Night of April 2nd, 1865, 1865. Rebel soldiers and Richmond residents crossing the Mayo Bridge over the James River in the final days of the American Civil War

Pussys Return, 1874-78. 1874-78. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Pussys Return, 1874-78

Four-in-Hand, 1861. 1861. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Four-in-Hand, 1861

Bar Thuldys Statue: Liberty Frightenin de World, 1886. 1886
Bar Thuldys Statue: Liberty Frightenin de World, 1886. Caricatured image of an African American Statue of Liberty

New York Ferry Boat, ca. 1860-65. ca. 1860-65. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
New York Ferry Boat, ca. 1860-65

A Race on the Mississippi, 1870. 1870. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
A Race on the Mississippi, 1870. Steamships, Eagle and Diana, race from left to right on the Mississippi River

The Electric Light, 1880. 1880. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
The Electric Light, 1880. Thomas Edison stands in New Jersey and leans across the Hudson River joining hands with Charles F. Brush, who stands with one foot in Brooklyn the other in Manhattan

The Progress of the Century - The Lightning Steam Press. The Electric Telegraph. The Locomotive. The Steamboat. 1876

Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac"
Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns - In Hampton Roads March 9th, 1862 - In which the little " Monitor" whipped the " Merrimac"

Washington, Crossing the Delaware-On the Evening of Dec. 25th 1776, previous to the Battle of Trenton. 1876. During the American Revolution

Washington Taking Command of the American Army - At Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3rd, 1775, 1876

The Tocsin of Liberty-Rung by the State House Bell, (Independence Hall) Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776, " Proclaim liberty throughout all the land

Moosehead Lake, Maine, 1857-72. 1857-72. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Moosehead Lake, Maine, 1857-72

Winter Morning in the Country, 1873. 1873. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Winter Morning in the Country, 1873

Midnight Race on the Mississippi, 1875. 1875. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Midnight Race on the Mississippi, 1875. The Memphis and James Howard steamboats, race from right to left on the Mississippi River

The Old Oaken Bucket. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895), and; Nathaniel Currier
The Old Oaken Bucket

Up the Hudson, c. 1857-72. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895)
Up the Hudson, c. 1857-72

Summer Night. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895), and; Nathaniel Currier (American)
Summer Night

Summer Morning, c. 1838-72. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895)
Summer Morning, c. 1838-72

Straw-yard, Winter, 1800s. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895)
Straw-yard, Winter, 1800s

Stratford on Avon. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895), and; Nathaniel Currier
Stratford on Avon

New England Winter Scene, 1861. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895)
New England Winter Scene, 1861

My Boyhoods Home, 1872. Creator: James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895)
My Boyhoods Home, 1872

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James Merritt Ives was a prolific artist and lithographer who played a significant role in capturing the essence of American life during the 19th century. His works spanned various subjects, from maritime scenes to bustling cityscapes, showcasing his exceptional talent and attention to detail. One of his notable creations is "The New York Yacht Club Regatta, " a vibrant colour lithograph that beautifully depicts the excitement and elegance of this prestigious event. The image transports viewers back to c. 1869, immersing them in the world of yachting and high society. In "The Grand New Steamboat Pilgrim, " another stunning colour litho from c. 1883, Ives showcases his ability to capture movement and grandeur. The steamboat's majestic presence dominates the scene as it glides through serene waters, leaving spectators in awe. Ives also ventured into depicting urban landscapes with pieces like "The Port of New York. " Created in 1892 using colour lithography, this artwork encapsulates the hustle and bustle of one of America's busiest ports at that time. It serves as a testament to Ives' skill in conveying both architectural details and human activity within a single frame. Not limited to maritime or city themes, Ives also explored other aspects of American life through his artistry. In "Night Scene at an American Railway Junction" (1876), he captures the energy and motion associated with train travel during that era—an important symbol for progress and connectivity. Additionally, Ives delved into sporting events such as horse racing with works like "Grand Racer Kingston" (1891) or equestrian feats like "Old West Sharpshooter" (1890s). These chromolithographs showcase his ability to depict action-packed moments while maintaining precision in every stroke.