The Magnificent O'Connell Funeral Car, Passing the Park in New York City, on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, 1847 1847

"The Magnificent O’Connell Funeral Car, Passing the Park in New York City, on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, 1847," is a lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, a renowned American artist and publisher. The artwork, completed in 1847, depicts the elaborate funeral procession of Daniel O’Connell, a prominent Irish nationalist. Currier’s depiction of this event captures the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion, showcasing the intricately decorated funeral car and the solemn mourners walking alongside it. The lithograph is a notable example of Currier’s work in the genre of “news illustration,” which thrived in the 19th century, capturing significant events for public consumption.