Gen. Zachary Taylor

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Description

Title: Gen. Zachary Taylor
Alternative Title: General Zachary Talyor
Creator: Illman & Sons, engraver
Published / Created: 1846 or 1847]
Publication Place: Philadelphia and United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Publisher: s.n.
Abstract: A full-length standing portrait of General Zachary Taylor. Taylor faces the viewer with a telescope in his left hand and a plumed hat in his right hand. A cannon is visible behind him to his left; a soldier and a horse are behind him to his right. Perhaps modelled after John Trumbull's 1792 painting, George Washington before the Battle of Trenton, which Illman & Sons had engraved..
Description: BEIN WA Print +185: On sheet 62 x 44 cm.
Under printed title, facsimile signature: Z. Taylor.
Dates based on partnership of engraving firm and Taylor's promotion to General in 1846.
Place of publication based on location of engraving firm.
Extent: 1 print : image 50 x 39 cm., sheet 56 x 46 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Access: Public
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