M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc. – Vintage Print
![M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc., [1835 or 1836] — antique engraving](https://images.jameslantos.com/img/81/8196145ef8fa-L.webp)
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare antique engraving captures M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc. in remarkable detail. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.
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M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc.
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This engraving reproduces a portrait of Martin Van Buren painted by Henry Inman, a founding member of the National Academy of Design, and engraved by G. Parker. It appeared as a frontispiece-style illustration in William M. Holland's *Life and Political Opinions of Martin Van Buren*, published in 1835 or 1836. Those years fall in the middle of Van Buren's rise from New York politics to the vice presidency under Andrew Jackson and then to the Democratic nomination for president, so the image served as campaign-era visual propaganda. Printed portraits like this one circulated widely, giving voters who had never seen the politician a face to associate with his record.
| Created / published | [1835 or 1836] |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print : engraving. |
| Genre | Portrait prints 1830-1840.Engravings 1830-1840. |
| Notes | From: Life and political opinions of Martin Van Buren / by William M. Holland. 1835 or 1836 edition. |
| Subjects | Van Buren, Martin,--1782-1862. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 971 × 1,536 px · prints to 3 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-167897 |
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