Riverbank scene. Cattle and goats drinking in river. Man and boy on horse in river, wagon approaching right side toward river.

The riverbank scene depicted in Fording the River exemplifies the bucolic imagery that Currier & Ives often featured in their prints of the American countryside. Westward expansion revealed many beautiful scenes waiting to be enjoyed.

Object Creator

Currier, Nathaniel (American, 1813-1888)

Object Creation Date

Undated

Medium

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions

17 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches

Credit

Gift of Lenore B. and Sidney A. Alpert supplemented with Museum Acquistions Funds

Accession Number

2004.D03.282

On View?

No

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