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Joseph Martin Kronheim

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.