Author
Joseph Martin Kronheim
A German-born lithographer and wood engraver, Joseph Martin Kronheim is best known for founding the printing company Kronheim & Co. and collaborating with George Baxter.
- Lived
- 1810–1896
- Nationality
- German
- Era
- Victorian
- Language
- English
Joseph Martin Kronheim (1810–1896) was a German-born lithographer and wood engraver who made notable contributions to the nineteenth-century printing industry. He is best known as the founder of Kronheim & Co., a company that became well-regarded for its print production.
In addition to establishing his own firm, Kronheim worked closely with George Baxter, a pioneer in color printing. Through these efforts, Kronheim helped advance the reach of lithography and wood engraving during his lifetime.
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