Nathaniel Currier: "The Favorite Cat" (1840s) Vintage Lithograph Print

Bring the comforting warmth of 19th-century Americana into your home with this delightful Nathaniel Currier "The Favorite Cat" reproduction. This print, published in the 1840s, captures the beloved domestic feline in the iconic style of "America's printmakers."

Before James M. Ives joined the firm, Nathaniel Currier (1813–1888) found massive success producing affordable, hand-colored lithographs that documented everything from dramatic disasters to charming genre scenes like this one. The Favorite Cat embodies the era's taste for sentimental realism: the plump, serene cat sits comfortably, symbolizing domestic contentment and security—values highly prized by the burgeoning American middle class. The image’s simple composition and clear, bold lines were perfectly suited to the lithographic printing process and subsequent hand-coloring, making art accessible to the masses. This print is a cherished piece of historical popular art and a delightful addition of vintage cat art for any space seeking nostalgic charm and classic American sensibility.

• Artist/Publisher: Nathaniel Currier (later Currier & Ives).

• Artwork: "The Favorite Cat", Hand-colored Lithograph, c. 1838–1848.

• Artistic Style: 19th-Century American Popular Art / Sentimental Realism.

• Technique: Originally a lithograph; known for its bold drawing and application of hand-applied color.

• Significance: Represents Currier’s early success in defining visual culture for the American middle class.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the lithographic texture and rich, hand-painted colors.

Own this iconic and charming piece of American domestic history. This beautiful Currier "Favorite Cat" print offers warmth, nostalgia, and a timeless connection to feline companionship. Order this vintage Giclée reproduction today.

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