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Lithograph

Title:
Andrew Jackson 7th President of the United States
Object Name:
Lithograph
Object ID:
1974.028.07
Creator:
Currier, Nathaniel (1813-1888)Lithographer
Place of Origin:
New York, NY
Date:
1835-1856
Description:
Hand-colored lithograph, Andrew Jackson 7th President of the United States, by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888), c. 1836. Ink and watercolor on paper. Half-length portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845); facing slightly left. Jackson has short white hair; wearing a black coat, black waistcoat, and white cravat. Seated by a table with black cloth; paper and books on table; Jackson's right hand is resting on the table, palm up; holds sword in left arm. Green curtain with gold tassel in background; white column base and blue sky visible. Printed center in lower margin: "ANDREW JACKSON. / 7th. President of the United States." Mahogany veneer, beveled frame; glazed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-14.2 W-11 inches
Provenance:
From the Eagle Hotel, Concord, NH.
In 1961, Dr. Michael Michaels and Andrew Janis bought the Eagle Hotel for use as a convalescent home.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Michaels
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