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This is a lithograph of John Forsyth, who was the 13th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under …
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This is a lithograph of John Forsyth, who was the 13th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under both Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
It is most likely from the book "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens", which contained a rare group of prints taken from silhouettes cut by William Henry Brown (1808-1883), who was one of the most famous and best practitioners of the now almost lost art of silhouette cutting.
Around 1843, Brown contracted with the well-known Hartford lithographic firm of E.B. & E.C. Kellogg to issue a number of lithographs based on his silhouettes of “Distinguished American Citizens,” and this resulted in a bound volume of these prints.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 21.75ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Early American
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Burlwood
- Glass
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Normal wear for age and use; prints have been re-framed at some time. Normal wear for age and use; prints have been re-framed at some time. less
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