Here's what I can tell you about Joseph Martin Kronheim, a German lithographer and wood engraver:
Life and Career
- Lifespan: 1810-1896 (exact dates vary depending on the source)
- Origin: Born in Magdeburg, Germany
- Profession: Lithographer, wood engraver, printer
Known For:
- Kronheim & Co.: He founded this printing company which produced a high volume of illustrations, including biblical prints and children's book illustrations.
- Baxter Process: Kronheim adapted the Baxter process, a color printing technique, for his company. While it was time-consuming, it produced high-quality results.
- My First Picture Book: This children's book, printed in colors by Kronheim, is an example of his work.
Career Highlights:
- Kronheim's career path involved several locations and collaborations:
- Began in Edinburgh, Scotland around 1839.
- Established himself in London by the late 1840s.
- Acquired a license to operate the Baxter Process in 1850.
- Partnered with Oscar Frauenknecht for a period.
- Briefly worked in the United States before returning to London.
- He retired in Berlin, Germany.
Legacy:
- Kronheim's contribution lies in his role as a skilled printer and innovator in the field of color printing techniques.
- His company, Kronheim & Co., produced a large volume of illustrations that helped meet the demand for visual content in the 19th century.
Finding More Information:
- While information about Kronheim might be limited online, here are some resources you can explore:
- The New Baxter Society website offers a biography on Kronheim [New Baxter Society Kronheim].
- Wikipedia has a short entry about him [Wikipedia Joseph Martin Kronheim].
- Project Gutenberg might have digitized versions of books illustrated by Kronheim & Co., though not necessarily written by Kronheim himself [Project Gutenberg].
Additional Notes:
- Due to the limited online presence of Kronheim, further research might involve searching historical archives or specialized art and printing databases.
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