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Bombastes, Conqueror of New Orleans

Bombastes, Conqueror of New Orleans
Associated Title
Book: The American Cyclops, the Hero of New Orleans, and Spoiler of Silver Spoons
Artist
Adalbert John Volck, 14 Apr 1828 - 26 Mar 1912
Sitter
Benjamin Franklin Butler, 5 Nov 1818 - 11 Jan 1893
Date
1868
Type
Print
Medium
Etching on paper
Dimensions
Image: 6.6 × 11 cm (2 5/8 × 4 5/16")
Book closed: 20 × 16.1 cm (7 7/8 × 6 5/16")
Book open: 20 × 32 cm (7 7/8 × 12 5/8")
Topic
Exterior
Nature & Environment\Animal\Horse
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather
Costume\Armor
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Male
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Yachtsman
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.80.128.I
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view