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Flowers and Vegetables, 1800s. Creator: Anton Carl Rahn (American, born Germany, 1842-1907)
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Flowers and Vegetables, 1800s. Creator: Anton Carl Rahn (American, born Germany, 1842-1907)
Flowers and Vegetables, 1800s. This lithograph served as an advertisement for the seeds sold at James Vick in Rochester, New York, a leading American nursery center in the latter half of the 19th century. An auxiliary business, the production of fruit and flower prints aided nurserymen and their travelling salesmen. At first the lithographs were hand coloured, but in 1871 a local company began to print in colour. Lithographs are made by drawing a design onto a stone with a greasy crayon; water adheres to the bare stone while the printing ink sticks to the greasy areas. The process was invented at the end of the 18th century and was often used after about 1820 because it is a speedy and inexpensive medium, producing more impressions compared to other tonal techniques such as mezzotint, aquatint, and stipple
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This lithograph, titled "Flowers and Vegetables, 1800s" was created by Anton Carl Rahn in the late 19th century. Serving as an advertisement for James Vick, a renowned nursery center in Rochester, New York during that era, this print showcases the vibrant beauty of flowers and vegetables. Originally hand-colored, this lithograph played a crucial role in aiding nurserymen and their traveling salesmen. It allowed them to showcase the wide variety of seeds available at James Vick's establishment. In 1871, a local company began printing these lithographs in color, further enhancing their visual appeal. The process of creating a lithograph involves drawing the design onto a stone using a greasy crayon. The bare areas of the stone attract water while ink adheres to the greasy sections. This technique was invented towards the end of the 18th century and gained popularity due to its speed and cost-effectiveness compared to other tonal techniques like mezzotint or stipple. Anton Carl Rahn himself was an American artist born in Germany between 1842-1907. His talent shines through this lithograph as he captures each flower and vegetable with remarkable detail and precision. Today, this exquisite piece is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art where it stands as a testament to Rahn's artistic skill and serves as a reminder of America's rich horticultural heritage during the latter half of the 19th century.
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