Lithograph
- Title:
- Martin Van Buren Eighth President of the United States
- Object Name:
- Lithograph
- Object ID:
- 1974.028.08
- Creator:
- Currier, Nathaniel (1813-1888)
Lithographer - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1837-1856
- Description:
- Hand-colored lithograph, Martin Van Buren Eight President of the United States, by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888), c. 1840. Ink and watercolor on paper. Half-length portrait of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862); facing slightly right; head toward viewer. Bald on top with curly hair on sides and sideburns; wearing a black coat, white shirt with high collar, and white cravat. Seated in a red upholstered armchair; table at right; paper and quill on table; Van Buren holds a large book in left hand; right hand on chair arm. Green curtain with gold tassel in background; white column base and sky visible. Printed center in lower margin: "MARTIN VAN BUREN. / Eighth President of the United States. / Pub. by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y." Mahogany veneer, beveled frame; glazed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-14.2 W-11.1 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
- Subjects:
- Concord NH, Eagle Hotel, Van Buren, Martin, Presidents
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