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Three Jolly Kittens. : After the Feast.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. New York.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

    DATE: 1871

  • EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 8 3/16 x 12 1/4" (20.9 x 31.1 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A classic Currier & Ives domestic genre print that plays on the firm’s enduring popularity of anthropomorphic animal scenes. Issued in the late 19th century, Three Jolly Kittens: After the Feast belongs to a group of small folio “kittens” and “puppies” prints marketed for family parlors, nurseries, and middle-class homes. The image shows three plump kittens gathered around the remnants of an overindulgent meal—an intentionally humorous tableau that reflects Currier & Ives’ instinct for lighthearted storytelling and accessible charm.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 18 inch mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Poor condition, repaired tear in image, mounted on paper. Good color.

  • REFERENCE: Conningham #6038. Gale #6513.

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