James K. Polk. The People's Choice.
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)
Sheet (height x width): 13 x 9 1/16in. (33 x 23cm)
Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan
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.
Object number1956.83.3
InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "JAMES K. POLK. / THE PEOPLES CHOICE." On verso, inscribed in pencil: lower right, "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 5"; lower left, accession number.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)
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- Kellogg Brothers Lithographs
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