Genl. Andrew Jackson. The Hero of New-Orleans.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 1/4in. (30.2 x 21cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/16 x 10 1/16in. (35.7 x 25.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionEquestrian portrait of a man wearing a military uniform, including epaulets, boots, sword, and gloves. He holds the reins in his left hand and raises his hat with his right hand. The horse is rearing and is equipped with an elaborate bridle, saddle, and saddle blanket decorated with stars. In the left background is a line of soldiers and a cannon attended by a gun crew. The fortifications at the far left appear to be constructed of cotton bales.

Object number1950.116.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "GENL. ANDREW JACKSON. / THE HERO OF NEW-ORLEANS. / 129."

On verso, inscribed in purple ink, upper left, "770". Inscribed in pencil: lower left, "Print / Box 6 / #33" "249 [in circle]"; lower right, "Cons. CPC 1987 / Dwr 5" and accession number.

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