The Great Race on the Mississippi 1870

"The Great Race on the Mississippi" is a chromolithograph print from 1870, created by the famous American printmakers Currier & Ives. It depicts a steamboat race between the *Robert E. Lee* and the *Natchez*, two of the fastest steamboats on the Mississippi River. The print captures the excitement of this historical event, which took place in 1870. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration are typical of Currier & Ives's style, and the print provides a glimpse into the bustling river traffic of the American South during the 19th century. This artwork is a valuable historical document and a striking example of American printmaking.