The Happy Mother.

PrinterPrinted by Nathaniel Currier American, 1813 - 1888

PublisherPublished by Nathaniel Currier American, 1813 - 1888

Datemid 19th century

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/8 x 8 3/16in. (29.5 x 20.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (35.2 x 25.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette

DescriptionA woman stands in an interior, holding two children, one in each arm. The child on the left is kissing her on the cheek. The child on the right is lifting her veil with its left hand. Drapery is at the right. Patterned wallpaper is on the wall at the left and a framed print or painting hangs on the wall.

Object number2005.177.43

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE HAPPY MOTHER."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesCatalogue Raisonne Note: Print appears to correspond to Gale 2947. (Finlay 3/13/2006)

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