Great Riot at the Astor Place n.d.

This lithograph by Nathaniel Currier depicts the Astor Place Riot of 1849 in New York City. The print, a product of the popular 19th-century genre of "news illustration", captures the chaotic scene of the riot in vivid detail. The artist uses bold colors and dynamic lines to portray the clash between the rioters and the militia, the dense crowd and the imposing structure of the Astor Place Opera House. The inclusion of specific details like the sign on the building and the presence of militia members with rifles adds a historical and journalistic dimension to this dramatic artwork, making it a valuable documentation of a significant event in American history.