Joseph Frank Hoover: A Pioneer of Chromolithography and American Decorative Art Joseph Frank Hoover (1830-1913) stands as a cornerstone in the annals of American lithography, specifically during the opulent Victorian era. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, his artistic trajectory spanned decades, resulting in a remarkable body of chromolithographs and decorative prints that continue to captivate collectors and scholars alike for their meticulous precision and emotionally resonant color palettes. Hoover’s oeuvre embodies the spirit of his time—a fervent fascination with genre scenes portraying comm…