Elderly man seated in a chair outside of house watching three children and dog play in front of him.

Currier & Ives published hundreds of “sentimental” prints, images that reflected the challenges and contentment found in childhood. In Grandpapa’s Ride, a grandfather good-naturedly plays with his grandchildren, two of whom pretend they are horses pulling their grandfather’s carriage. A young boy encourages the activity while the dog barks in excitement.

Object Creator

Currier & Ives (American, 1834-1907)

Object Creation Date

Undated

Medium

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions

18 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches

Credit

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

Accession Number

2004.D03.415

On View?

No

Image Request

Request Image for Reproduction