The American fireman rushing to the conflict
by Chris Bordeleau
Title
The American fireman rushing to the conflict
Artist
Chris Bordeleau
Medium
Photograph
Description
high quality reproduction print of a spectacular Early American Currier & Ives Firefighter print showing an 1858 fire chief calling other firefighters to �Rush The Conflict�! The poster will make an ideal gift for a fireman�especially a fire department Chief. At the time this poster was done, firemen fought with a minimal equipment. One of the earliest tools used was a speaking trumpet in his hand. Fire chiefs directed their departments using these speaking trumpets to shout orders at the chaotic fire scene. Those fire departments lucky enough to have a hand pumper used the trumpets to call cadence for those manning the pumper. Over the years, the speaking trumpet has become a symbol for fire department leadership. Many fire departments use the trumpet on their badges and patches to designate leadership This print is one of four in The American Fireman series.
DESCRIPTION: This is a classic, Early American style that Currier & Ives helped to foster and create with rich detail. This is obviously a night scene with a strong light coming from the direction of the fire. In this print, the young chief point in the direction of the fire, his speaking trumpet rising up with his arm to begin the orders to the men who must fight it. A youthful face seems incongruous with the position of a chief or foreman but he also has a commanding look and seems unafraid. The print also captures the uniform that firefighters of the day wore including a fireman�s hat that very much resembles those worn today.
CAPTION: The American Fireman ? Rushing To The Conflict.
ORIGINAL DATE OF CREATION: The stone lithograph on which this print is based was originally done in 1858.
ARTIST: Louis Maurer (1832�1932) is credited with the artwork for the original stone lithograph on which this print is based. His signature is printed at the lower left.
CURRIER & IVES: While most Americans have heard of Currier & Ives, most do not know that both of them were members of their local fire depart
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January 25th, 2015
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