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Richard Mentor Johnson

Richard Mentor Johnson
Associated Title
Book: Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens
Artist
E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active c. 1842 - 1867
Sitter
Richard Mentor Johnson, 17 Oct 1781 - 18 Nov 1850
Date
1844
Type
Silhouette
Medium
Lithographed silhouette with tintstone on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 42.8 x 31.4cm (16 7/8 x 12 3/8")
Topic
Interior
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Artwork\Painting
Interior\Domestic
Illustration
Richard Mentor Johnson: Male
Richard Mentor Johnson: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Richard Mentor Johnson: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US
Richard Mentor Johnson: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\War of 1812
Richard Mentor Johnson: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Kentucky
Richard Mentor Johnson: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Kentucky
Richard Mentor Johnson: Politics and Government\US Senator\Kentucky
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.80.276.J
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view