Creator |
Edwards, W. Joseph, active 1843-1867, engraver. |
Contributor |
Dubourjal, S. E. (Savinien Edme), 1795-1865, artist. |
Title |
James K. Polk [graphic] / S.E. Dubourjal; W. J. Edwards. |
Publisher |
[New York?] : [publisher not identified] |
Publisher |
N.Y. New York. 1856 |
Date |
[ca. 1856] |
Physical Description |
1 print : engraving ; sheet 26 x 17 cm (10.25 x 6.5 in.) |
Description |
Bust-length portrait within an ornate border of the U.S. president responsible for the statehood of Texas. Polk, attired in
a white collared shirt, a black cravat, waistcoat, and jacket, faces to the right and tucks his left hand into his waistcoat.
Border includes the figure of the American eagle, and a vignette titled "Annexation of Texas" depicting a trio of military
officers reading the declaration of annexation to a crowd of civilians, including a cheering African American man. Border
also includes angelic male torsos, flourishes, scrolls, and ornaments.
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Notes |
Title from printed signature of sitter below image. |
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Date inferred from content. |
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Gift of Dr. Milton and Mrs. Joan Wohl, 1991. |
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Description revised 2021. |
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Access points revised 2021. |
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Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
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Biographical / historical note |
Edwards, an English engraver, worked with New York publishing firms in the mid-19th century. |
Subject |
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 -- Portraits. |
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African American men -- Texas. |
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Borders (Ornament areas) |
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Cheering -- Texas. |
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Eagles. |
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Presidents -- United States. |
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Soldiers -- American. |
Geographic subject |
Texas -- Annexation to the United States. |
Genre |
Engravings -- 1850-1860. |
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Portrait prints -- 1850-1860. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| portrait prints - Polk [P.9363.81] |
Accession number |
P.9363.81 |