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With Presidents’ Day coming up, we reflect on those who molded our proud country into what it is today. From George Washington to Dwight Eisenhower, there are so many great names we cherish and tre...
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Much of Colorado’s history and development can be traced back to the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Read more in this week's blog.
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Many might be surprised to learn that America’s early railroad companies were instrumental in the creation of our national parks. Read more about the discovery and establishment of Yellowstone.
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What Are Engravings and How Are They Made?
Engravings were a great way to represent our country's history and document special events throughout time. The versatility of engravings made them extremely popular amongst artists and art collect...
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Norman Rockwell is one of the most famous American artists and illustrators to date. Read more about this influential artist in this week's blog.
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Sharing America with the Masses
As new territories were added to the Union in the early 19th century, artistic depictions gave the American population a look at what was yet to be claimed in the west.
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Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour's 1864 Map of America
Original maps have become more scarce and hard to come by, and those that have survived are collectible for many different reasons. One example of a highly collectible original map is this beautifu...
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The Famous “Christy Girls” by Howard Chandler Christy
Howard Chandler Christy was a brilliant mind and a talented artist who brought America together through the use of art and representation.
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Edmund New specialized in pen and ink drawings of rural and urban landscapes, old buildings and architecture, and also designed bookplates. Read more about the famous illustrator in this week's blog.
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Illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien
Few realize that Tolkien, who self-illustrated many of his famous works, was as much an artist of pictures as he was of words.
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