The presidents of the United States from original and accurate portraits [engraving]

The presidents of the United States from original and accurate portraits [engraving]

New York New York Mirror c.1834

1 print ; on sheet 36 x 26 cm.

P&E L1993.842m

Emblematic folio sheet containing framed portraits of Presidents Washington, bust, to left; John Adams, bust to right; Jefferson, bust, to left; Madison, bust, to right; Monroe, bust, to left; John Quincy Adams, bust, to right; and Jackson, bust, to left. The portraits appear as if hung on a wall, around a mirrored table. The table contains a rose in a vase, a quill pen and calling cards. Above the mirror is an eagle and shield with flags covered with stars cascading behind the mirror. Next to the table, on the floor are two empty urns. Reflected in the mirror is a statue of Liberty holding the liberty cap atop a standard. Background ruled with perpendicular lines and damascene patterns. Below title "Printed & Engraved expressly for the New York Mirror."
Copyrighted by George P. Morris

Hart, Charles H. Cat.of the Engraved Portraits of Washington, 600

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