Trotting on the Road 1873

"Trotting on the Road, Swill against Swell" is a chromolithograph print by Currier and Ives, created in 1873. It depicts a humorous scene of a trotting race between a "swill" (a working-class man) and a "swell" (an upper-class man) in a horse-drawn carriage. The print is a fine example of the popular American genre of lithographic art, often depicting everyday life and humor. Currier and Ives were known for their vivid colors and detailed imagery, which captured the imagination of a wide audience in the 19th century.