The Printer
Classification
graphic design
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1953-48-36
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**The Printer** by Joseph J Gould captures a moment from American life at the dawn of the 20th. Created in 1900 this graphic design work by the American artist (ca. 1876–after 1932) the era's fascination with industry and craftsmanship. As printing presses revolutionized communication—powering newspapers, advertisements, and books—Gould's piece likely highlights the printer's vital role in this transformative age, bridging artisanal traditions with emerging mass production. Classified as graphic design and housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, *The Printer* exemplifies e...