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James K. Polk

James K. Polk
Artist
Nathaniel Currier, 27 Mar 1813 - 20 Nov 1888
Sitter
James Knox Polk, 2 Nov 1795 - 15 Jun 1849
Date
c. 1845-49
Type
Print
Medium
Hand-colored lithograph on paper
Dimensions
Image: 29.2 x 21.9cm (11 1/2 x 8 5/8")
Sheet: 35.9 x 25.8cm (14 1/8 x 10 3/16")
Topic
Interior
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Home Furnishings\Drape
Architecture\Building\Capitol\US Capitol
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
James Knox Polk: Male
James Knox Polk: Law and Crime\Lawyer
James Knox Polk: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Speaker of the House
James Knox Polk: Politics and Government\Governor\Tennessee
James Knox Polk: Politics and Government\President of US
James Knox Polk: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Tennessee
James Knox Polk: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Tennessee
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.88.119
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view