In Pursuit of the Picturesque, an exhibition featuring British color plate books published between 1776 and 1868, portrays an expanding global empire at the advent of lithographic printing, which captured color and imagery with more beauty and ease than ever before. The exhibition showcases nearly 40 large books, a selection from the collection of Leonard L. Milberg, Princeton University Class of 1953.

Discover the historical significance, beauty, and context of these rare treasures with one of the exhibition's curators:  Emma Sarconi, reference professional for Special Collections, Stephen Ferguson, associate university librarian for external engagement, and Jennifer Meyer, curatorial assistant for Special Collections.

Free and open to all. Meet in Firestone Library's lobby.