Joseph Frank Hoover: A Pioneer of Chromolithography and American Decorative Art Joseph Frank Hoover (1830-1913) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of American lithography, particularly during the Victorian era—a period defined by an unwavering devotion to beauty and refinement. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he embarked on a remarkable artistic odyssey that spanned decades, bequeathing us a treasure trove of vibrant chromolithographs and decorative prints celebrated for their unparalleled precision and emotionally resonant color palettes. Hoover’s oeuvre embodies the spirit of his tim…