Merritt Collection

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez from New Orleans to St. Louis won by the Robert E

CURRIER & IVES: CAT. The Favorite Cat. Lithograph, undated by Nathaniel Currier

BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

PLYMOUTH ROCK, 1620. The landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

HOME TO THANKSGIVING, 1867. Lithograph, 1867, by Currier & ives

PATRICK HENRY, 1775. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Orator and politician Patrick Henry delivering his landmark speech on the Rights of the Colonies before the Virginia Assembly

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. from the Potomac looking north
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1880. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the Potomac looking north, with the partially constructed Washington Monument in the left foreground

AUTUMN SCENE, 1866. Autumn in New England--Cider Making. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

CALIFORNIA: GOLD MINING. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1871

CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. Hove to for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier
CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. " Hove to" for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

The capture of Major John Andre in 1780. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives
JOHN ANDRE (1750-1780). The capture of Major John Andre in 1780. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. Farmer Garfield Cutting a Swath to the White House. James Garfield as the 1880 Republican Party candidate for President on a lithograph poster by Currier & Ives, 1880

NY: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, 1849. View of New York from Brooklyn Heights. Lithograph, 1849, by Nathaniel Currier

CURRIER & IVES: WINTER SCENE. The Snow Storm. Undated (c1860) lithograph by Currier & Ives

CURRIER & IVES WINTER SCENE. Frozen Up. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

CURRIER & IVES: WINTER MORNING. Winter morning in the country. Lithograph, 1873, by Currier & Ives

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

SECOND BULL RUN, 1862. The Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassass, Virginia), 29-30 August 1862: contemporary lithograph by Currier & Ives

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

NEW YORK: BROOKLYN BRIDGE. The Great East River Suspension Bridge. View of the Brooklyn Bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1883

RAILROAD SNOW SCENE, 1872. American Railroad Scene-Snow Bound. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

THE BLOOMER COSTUME: lithograph, 1851, by Nathaniel Currier

JOHN L. SULLIVAN (1858-1918). American heavyweight pugilist. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1883

CURRIER & IVES: GRANDMOTHER. The Knitting Lesson. Undated, c1860, lithograph by Currier & Ives

RACE ON MISSISSIPPI, 1860. A Midnight Race on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, 1860, by Currier & Ives

NEW ORLEANS, 1884. The Levee in New Orleans. Lithograph, 1884, by Currier & Ives

Lemon Squeezer 1889
A lemon squeezer manufactured by Merritt & Chambers of Birmingham

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters fleet on the Mississippi River, bombarding the Confederate blockade at Vicksburg, 16 April 1863. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1863

WINTER SCENE: MORNING 1854. Lithograph, 1854, by Nathaniel Currier

THE WONDERFUL STORY. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, undated

Wild Duck, 1913. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Wild Duck, 1913. Two nude boys sit in the reeds by the edge of a riverbank while a third lies on his stomach with one leg bent

A Westmorland Farmyard Landscape scene England
A, Westmorland, Farmyard, Landscape, scene, England, Watercolour, painting, H, S, Merritt, 12022453

A Kentish Farmyard by HS Merritt

Male Great egret in breeding plumage, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Date: 31-12-1999

Great blue heron flying with reflection, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Date: 31-12-1999

Abstract black and white view of grasses blowing in the wind, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Date: 31-12-1999

Florida scrub jay, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Date: 19-02-2020

Troy Merritt USA Northern Trust Open PGA Tour Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, California, USA 17 February 2011 Date: 17 February 2011

A Roseate Spoonbill standing in water calling out, sign of stress

The Four Seasons of Life, Middle Age Date: 1868

Columbus and Men in Canoe Date: 1876

A Woman in White Writing at a Desk, c1864-1930. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
A Woman in White Writing at a Desk, c1864-1930

Cupid Bound, 1908. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Cupid Bound, 1908. Cupid being embraced; his bow and arrows are on the ground beside him

Three Nurses tending a Wounded Soldier, 1915-1916. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Three Nurses tending a Wounded Soldier, 1915-1916. The soldier lies on the bed, his sword on the floor. Two nurses dress his arm with bandages whilst another kneels at his feet

Three Nurses tending a Wounded Soldier, 1915. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Three Nurses tending a Wounded Soldier, 1915. The soldier lies on the bed, his uniform on the floor. Two nurses dress his arm with bandages whilst another kneels at his feet

A Colliery Winding Engine, c1864-1930. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
A Colliery Winding Engine, c1864-1930

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"Merritt: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Merritt. From thrilling steamboat races to historic speeches, this name holds a rich tapestry of stories. In 1870, the Great Mississippi Steamboat Race took place between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez. The Robert E. Lee emerged victorious after an intense journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, conquering the mighty river in just 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. The talented artist Nathaniel Currier brings us "The Favorite Cat, " a delightful lithograph that captures feline charm with intricate detail and undeniable appeal. Anna Lea Merritt's masterpiece "Love Locked Out" transports us to a realm where love knows no boundaries or limitations. This enchanting artwork evokes emotions that transcend time itself. In 1872, history was made as we witnessed the first colored Senators and Representatives take their seats in Congress during the 41st session – a significant milestone on America's path towards equality. Currier & Ives once again captivate our imagination with "Home to Thanksgiving. " This heartwarming lithograph depicts families reuniting for this cherished holiday, reminding us of the importance of gratitude and unity. Patrick Henry's impassioned plea for liberty echoes through generations as depicted in Currier & Ives' powerful lithograph from 1876. His words still resonate today – "Give me liberty or give me death. " Through torchlight illuminating its path, we explore Louisiana's bayous aboard a steamboat in Currier & Ives' mesmerizing lithograph from c1865 – an adventure filled with mystery and wonder. From high above Washington D. C. , we gaze upon its majestic beauty captured by an artist unknown but admired nonetheless. The bird's-eye view showcases this iconic city nestled along the Potomac River.