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maps and illustrations. Prang used numerous stones to produce each of his works, unlike his contemporaries. Between his use of materials, particular methodology and significant time commitment to his work, he was able to deliver an unprecedented level of quality, which resulted in the firm's ultimate
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aiming to portray the details of the war in such a way that was both accurate and appealing to the public. Prang was dedicated to using his art to educate and inspire others, so each print was accompanied by text detailing the historical details of the battle portrayed, as well as firsthand accounts
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The Prangs became close with the family of neighbor Karl
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Prang's success producing war maps allowed him to amass the necessary funds to return to Europe and learn about new developments in German lithography in 1864. Returning the next year, he began to create high-quality reproductions of major artworks to promote education in the arts. His ability to
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interest of succeeding in the world of business. Prang's only child, Rosa Prang, married
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attack, Prang had crafted maps of
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create such high-quality and accurate copies made him very popular, but also sparked a degree of controversy. Some praised Prang for making art more affordable, while others claimed he was detracting value from the original.
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and copperplates. The company specialized in prints of buildings and towns in
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