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Engraving

Title:
Daniel Webster
Object Name:
Engraving
Object ID:
1969.079.02
Creator:
Harding, Chester (1792-1866); Andrews, Joseph (1805-1873); Andrews, Robert (d. 1856)
Date:
circa 1851
Description:
Mezzotint of Daniel Webster (1782-1852), after painting by Chester Harding (1792-1866), engraved by Joseph Andrews (1805-1873) and Hezekiah W. Smith (b. 1828), printed and published by Robert Andrews (d. 1856), c. 1851. Full-length standing figure, facing slightly left, right hand on table; chair, drapery, and sculpture of George Washington in background. Text at bottom: "Printed Published by R. Andrews, 116 Washington St. Boston. / DANIEL WEBSTER. / Painted by Chester Harding. - Engraved by J. Andrews H. W. Smith." Pencil inscription upper left corner on reverse: "#1158 [ ] / Card Mat". Unframed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-28.9 W-21 inches
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift
Subjects:
Webster, Daniel
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