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

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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