Ended 1840s Hand-Colored Lithograph “Margaret” – Published by N. Currier, New York

Charming early hand-colored lithograph titled Margaret, published by N. Currier at 2 Spruce Street, New York, circa 1845–1848. This engaging portrait of a young woman in bonnet and sash exemplifies the genteel romantic style of early American printmaking, preceding the partnership of Currier & Ives.Printed on wove paper and delicately colored in shades of blue, green, and ochre, the piece reflects the refined domestic aesthetic popular with mid-19th-century households.

Lithographed and hand-tinted by artisans in Currier’s New York workshop, these early impressions helped define American visual culture before photography became widespread.

Condition: Good for age; exhibits expected toning, creases, and edge tears, including one horizontal fold and minor paper loss at corners. Colors remain vivid.Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 in. (sight); unframed.N. Currier lithograph, Currier & Ives, antique hand-colored print, early American art, 19th century lithograph, Margaret print, 1840s lithography, Americana wall art, Victorian portrait, antique Currier print

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