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.
Couple crossing from left over bridge. Young girl at center of bridge looking down into water.
Trade Card: Three wagons, one drier by a pair, the other two by single horses
Ship sailing left, flying American flag at front. "OREGON" at left end of ship in image. Launched by Samuel Cunard,…