Caption

Genl. Andrew Jackson, 1828. Protector & defender of beauty & booty, Orleans / painted by J. Wood ; engraved on steel by C.G. Childs, Philadelphia.; Childs, Cephas Grier, 1793-1871.,; [Philadelphia : C.G. Childs, 1828]; 1 print on wove paper: engraving with stipple ; plate 22.5 x 16.4 cm.; Print shows a campaign portrait of Andrew Jackson issued during the presidential election of 1828. An oval bust portrait of Jackson is surrounded by the words "Protector & Defender of Beauty & Booty. Orleans," referring to Jackson's spectacular War of 1812 victory at New Orleans. It is similar in size and format to frontispiece portraits found in the numerous popular biographies of Jackson published during the campaign.

Date

1828

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection/Quint Lox Limited

Reference

LZT16A19_379

License type

Rights managed

Available size

57,3Mb (1,9Mb) / 12,5in x 17,7in / 3760 x 5324 (300dpi)

Keywords

Genl. Andrew Jackson 1828 Protector & defender beauty & booty Orleans painted J. Wood engraved steel C.G. Childs Philadelphia Childs Cephas Grier 1793-1871. Philadelphia : C.G. Childs 1828 print wove paper: engraving stipple plate 22.5 x 16.4 cm Print campaign portrait Andrew Jackson issued during presidential election 1828. oval bust portrait Jackson Jackson's spectacular War 1812 victory New Orleans