James K. Polk. The People's Choice.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer (American, 1846 - 1847)

PublisherPublished by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

Dateprobably 1845

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 5/8 x 7 13/16in. (24.4 x 19.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 13 x 9 1/16in. (33 x 23cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

Object number1956.83.3

DescriptionEquestrian portrait of a man wearing a coat, trousers, vest, shirt, and tie, and holding a top hat, seated astride a rearing horse. The horse is equipped with a bridle and saddle. A large rock is in the right background.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesSubject Notes: James K. Polk (1795-1849) was President from 4 March 1845 - 4 March 1849. His Vice President was George Mifflin Dallas (1792-1864).

Technique Note: Use of tuche (lithographic wash) appears to be typical of Kelloggs & Thayer. (Finlay 2/22/2002)

Status

Not on view