SALE C1880 Stunning Prang Chromolithograph proof, Advertising Poster for His Christmas cards, Scarce & Beautiful

Collectibles : Paintings, Prints

 

Beautifully preserved and professionally matted, a scarce advertising poster , an actual proof for the poster, created by the most respected Louis Prang & Company of Boston. Louis Prang, a German immigrant began publishing cards in 1875, and earned the title "father of the American Christmas card." Prang's high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured images that did NOT include the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus. The first cards had colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. At the time, however, greeting cards were more often linked to New Year's than to Christmas.

He printed his cards in no less than eight and sometimes as many as thirty-two colors to achieve the "perfection of color" he sought. 20 x 26, framed in a nicely detailed gold painted frame, acid free matting. Wonderful image of couples "making merry" mistletoe above their heads. Superb colors and condition. Amazing quality that Prang had the reputation of producing on a consistent basis. A most welcome addition to a collection. Thanks for looking!

Item ID: 1276