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Barnum's Collection of Curiosities

Artist:
Edward S. Hall  Search this
Waters & Son Engravers  Search this
Copy after:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Sitter:
Robert Hales  Search this
Mrs. Robert Hales  Search this
George Washington Morrison Nutt, 01 Apr 1848 - 25 May 1881  Search this
Charles Sherwood Stratton, 4 Jan 1838 - 15 Jul 1883  Search this
Lavinia Warren Stratton, 31 Oct 1841 - 25 Nov 1919  Search this
Minnie Warren, 02 Jun 1849 - 23 Jul 1878  Search this
Vantile Mack  Search this
Hannah Crouse  Search this
Suzie Reed  Search this
William Henry Johnson, c. 1842 - 1926  Search this
Pauline Cushman, 10 Jun 1833 - 2 Dec 1893  Search this
Jenny Lind, 6 Oct 1821 - 2 Nov 1887  Search this
Jane Campbell  Search this
Col. Goshen  Search this
James Murphy, c. 1841 - 1875  Search this
Rudolph Lucasie  Search this
P. T. Barnum, 5 Jul 1810 - 7 Apr 1891  Search this
Anna Haining Swan, 06 Aug 1846 - 05 Aug 1888  Search this
Edward Newell, 27 Jul 1857 - 23 Dec 1915  Search this
Eng Bunker, 11 May 1811 - 17 Jan 1874  Search this
Chang Bunker, 11 May 1811 - 17 Jan 1874  Search this
Possibly:
Paul H. Kinney  Search this
Medium:
Glass plate collodion negative
Dimensions:
Plate: 9.4 × 6.3 × 0.2 cm (3 11/16 × 2 1/2 × 1/16")
Type:
Photographic Negative
Place:
United States\New York\Kings\New York
Date:
c. 1860-70
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Medal  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Flower\Flowers  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Cat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Weapon\Spear  Search this
Equipment\Walking stick\Cane  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Top hat  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Handkerchief  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Dog  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Veil  Search this
Equipment\Umbrella\Parasol  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Fan  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Headdress\Crown  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Elephant  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Drum  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Owl  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Eagle  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bear  Search this
Architecture\Fountain  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Whale  Search this
Vehicle\Carriage\Baby carriage  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Belt  Search this
Pauline Cushman: Female  Search this
Pauline Cushman: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor  Search this
Pauline Cushman: Military and Intelligence\Intelligence agent\Spy  Search this
P. T. Barnum: Male  Search this
P. T. Barnum: Performing Arts\Performer\Showman  Search this
P. T. Barnum: Performing Arts\Circus owner  Search this
P. T. Barnum: Society and Social Change\Administrator\Cultural organization administrator\Museum  Search this
Jenny Lind: Female  Search this
Jenny Lind: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Opera singer  Search this
Jenny Lind: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Jenny Lind: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Soprano  Search this
Lavinia Warren Stratton: Female  Search this
Lavinia Warren Stratton: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Teacher  Search this
Lavinia Warren Stratton: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Lavinia Warren Stratton: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
George Washington Morrison Nutt: Male  Search this
George Washington Morrison Nutt: Performing Arts\Performer\Entertainer  Search this
George Washington Morrison Nutt: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Charles Sherwood Stratton: Male  Search this
Charles Sherwood Stratton: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Charles Sherwood Stratton: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Minnie Warren: Female  Search this
Minnie Warren: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer  Search this
Minnie Warren: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Chang Bunker: Male  Search this
Chang Bunker: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Eng Bunker: Male  Search this
Eng Bunker: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
William Henry Johnson: Male  Search this
William Henry Johnson: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Anna Haining Swan: Female  Search this
Anna Haining Swan: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
James Murphy: Male  Search this
James Murphy: Performing Arts\Performer\Circus performer  Search this
Suzie Reed: Female  Search this
Suzie Reed: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Suzie Reed: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Edward Newell: Male  Search this
Edward Newell: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Edward Newell: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Paul H. Kinney: Male  Search this
Paul H. Kinney: Performing Arts\Performer  Search this
Paul H. Kinney: Society and Social Change\Person with a Disability\Dwarfism  Search this
Rudolph Lucasie: Male  Search this
Robert Hales: Male  Search this
Mrs. Robert Hales: Female  Search this
Vantile Mack: Male  Search this
Hannah Crouse: Female  Search this
Jane Campbell: Female  Search this
Col. Goshen: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Frederick Hill Meserve Collection
Object number:
NPG.81.M1917
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm415951014-c287-4616-a80f-c7edb5735a35
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.81.M1917

Noah's Ark - The Bible (John Huston)

Artist:
Al Hirschfeld, 21 Jun 1903 - 21 Jan 2003  Search this
Sitter:
John Huston, 5 Aug 1906 - 28 Aug 1987  Search this
Medium:
Ink and gouache on illustration board
Dimensions:
Not recorded
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1966
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Animal  Search this
Exterior\Landscape  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Horse  Search this
Nature & Environment\Hill  Search this
Caricature  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird  Search this
Equipment\Sound Devices\Horn  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Cat\Lion  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Elephant  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
John Huston: Male  Search this
John Huston: Literature\Writer  Search this
John Huston: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Stage actor  Search this
John Huston: Performing Arts\Performing arts director\Film director  Search this
John Huston: Literature\Writer\Screenwriter  Search this
John Huston: Military and Intelligence\Army  Search this
John Huston: Oscar  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
Object number:
NY780231
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm460a69a07-7a29-4334-890c-dd98b1357666
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NY780231

The Four Freedoms

Artist:
Hugo Gellert, 3 May 1892 - 6 Dec 1985  Search this
Sitter:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 30 Jan 1882 - 12 Apr 1945  Search this
Medium:
Screenprint
Dimensions:
Image (Image, Accurate): 38.1 x 33.2 cm (15 x 13 1/16")
Sheet (Sheet, Accurate): 50.7 × 40.6 cm (19 15/16 × 16")
Mat (Verified): 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22")
Type:
Print
Date:
1943
Topic:
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Equipment\Sound Devices\Microphone  Search this
Religious  Search this
Religious\Cross  Search this
Food  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Religious\Star of David  Search this
Food\Fruit  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Male  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Politics and Government\Governor\New York  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Politics and Government\State Senator\New York  Search this
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Politics and Government\Vice-Presidential Candidate  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.88.181
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Estate of Hugo Gellert
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm43fd8e484-a3db-4f32-92ca-7d257b9728c3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.88.181
Online Media:

Captain Bourke, Dressed as an Indian Snake Dancer

Artist:
Alexander Francis Harmer, 1856 - 1925  Search this
Sitter:
John Gregory Bourke, 1843 - 1896  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher: 30.5 x 21cm (12 x 8 1/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1883
Topic:
Exterior  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace\Bead  Search this
Exterior\Landscape\Desert  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Male  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Captain  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Literature\Writer\Diarist  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Education and Scholarship\Scholar\Anthropologist\Ethnologist  Search this
John Gregory Bourke: Medal of Honor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Joslyn Art Museum
Object number:
1956.96 JAM
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a2fed40a-f60c-49cb-b05c-67a39be7e2dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1956.96_JAM

Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction, and How it Works

Artist:
Thomas Nast, 27 Sep 1840 - 7 Dec 1902  Search this
Publication:
Harper's Weekly, active 1857 - 1916  Search this
Sitter:
Andrew Johnson, 29 Dec 1808 - 31 Jul 1875  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton, 19 Dec 1814 - 24 Dec 1869  Search this
Gideon Welles, 1 Jul 1802 - 11 Feb 1878  Search this
William Henry Seward, 16 May 1801 - 15 Oct 1872  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler, 5 Nov 1818 - 11 Jan 1893  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 27 Apr 1822 - 23 Jul 1885  Search this
Medium:
Wood engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 52.2 × 34.7 cm (20 9/16 × 13 11/16")
Sheet: 54.3 × 39.6 cm (21 3/8 × 15 9/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1866
Topic:
Costume  Search this
Weapon\Gun  Search this
Caricature  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Weapon\Knife  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Flute  Search this
Weapon\Club  Search this
Weapon\Whip  Search this
Equipment\Medical Equipment  Search this
William Henry Seward: Male  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\US Senator\New York  Search this
William Henry Seward: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Statesman  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Governor\New York  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\State Senator\New York  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Male  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\Governor\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\US Senator\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\State Senator\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Johnson: Crafts and Trades\Textile worker\Tailor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Yachtsman  Search this
Gideon Welles: Male  Search this
Gideon Welles: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Secretary of the Navy  Search this
Gideon Welles: Journalism and Media\Journalist  Search this
Gideon Welles: Journalism and Media\Editor  Search this
Gideon Welles: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Connecticut  Search this
Gideon Welles: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Male  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of War  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Male  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\US Attorney General  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of War  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2017.125
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a8c92b7d-562c-4e53-b875-539bd4fedac8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2017.125
Online Media:

Marquis de Lafayette

Artist:
Lagardette, active c. 1790 - 1800  Search this
Copy after:
Edme Quenedey, 1756 - 1830  Search this
Sitter:
Marquis de Lafayette, 6 Sep 1757 - 20 May 1834  Search this
Medium:
Etching on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 21.3 x 18.2cm (8 3/8 x 7 3/16")
Sheet: 38 x 25cm (14 15/16 x 9 13/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
c. 1790-1800
Topic:
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Epaulet  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Equipment\Wheel  Search this
Equipment\Wheel  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Star  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Headdress\Crown  Search this
Equipment\Staff  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Garland  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Symbolic Figure\Liberty  Search this
Nature & Environment\Sun  Search this
Marquis de Lafayette: Male  Search this
Marquis de Lafayette: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer  Search this
Marquis de Lafayette: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.78.113
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm471e2137f-c273-4fc7-b162-82bf59254445
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.113

Worship of the North

Artist:
Adalbert John Volck, 14 Apr 1828 - 26 Mar 1912  Search this
Sitter:
Henry Ward Beecher, 24 Jun 1813 - 8 Mar 1887  Search this
Charles Sumner, 6 Jan 1811 - 11 Mar 1874  Search this
Horace Greeley, 3 Feb 1811 - 29 Nov 1872  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler, 5 Nov 1818 - 11 Jan 1893  Search this
John Charles Frémont, 21 Jan 1813 - 13 Jul 1890  Search this
William Henry Seward, 16 May 1801 - 15 Oct 1872  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton, 19 Dec 1814 - 24 Dec 1869  Search this
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe, 14 Jun 1811 - 1 Jul 1896  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside, 23 May 1824 - 13 Sep 1881  Search this
James Henry Lane, 22 Jun 1814 - 11 Jul 1866  Search this
John Albion Andrew, 31 May 1818 - 30 Oct 1867  Search this
John Brown, 9 May 1800 - 2 Dec 1859  Search this
Winfield Scott, 13 Jun 1786 - 29 May 1866  Search this
David Hunter, 21 Jul 1802 - 2 Feb 1886  Search this
Medium:
Etching on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 17.9 × 24.8 cm (7 1/16 × 9 3/4")
Sheet: 23.1 × 30.4 cm (9 1/8 × 11 15/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1863
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Weapon\Spear  Search this
Baggage & Luggage\Bag  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Weapon\Knife  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Human Figures\Crowd  Search this
Equipment\Shackles  Search this
James Henry Lane: Male  Search this
James Henry Lane: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
James Henry Lane: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Colonel  Search this
James Henry Lane: Politics and Government\US Senator\Kansas  Search this
James Henry Lane: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Indiana  Search this
James Henry Lane: Politics and Government\Lieutenant Governor\Indiana  Search this
Charles Sumner: Male  Search this
Charles Sumner: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Charles Sumner: Politics and Government\Statesman  Search this
Charles Sumner: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Lecturer  Search this
Charles Sumner: Politics and Government\US Senator\Massachusetts  Search this
William Henry Seward: Male  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\US Senator\New York  Search this
William Henry Seward: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Statesman  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Governor\New York  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State  Search this
William Henry Seward: Politics and Government\State Senator\New York  Search this
Winfield Scott: Male  Search this
Winfield Scott: Literature\Writer  Search this
Winfield Scott: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
Winfield Scott: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
Winfield Scott: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Winfield Scott: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\War of 1812  Search this
Winfield Scott: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Mexican War  Search this
Winfield Scott: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Horace Greeley: Male  Search this
Horace Greeley: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
Horace Greeley: Journalism and Media\Magazine publisher  Search this
Horace Greeley: Journalism and Media\Newspaper publisher  Search this
Horace Greeley: Journalism and Media\Journalist\Reporter\Newspaper  Search this
Horace Greeley: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Abolitionist  Search this
David Hunter: Male  Search this
David Hunter: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe: Female  Search this
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe: Literature\Writer\Novelist  Search this
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Abolitionist  Search this
John Albion Andrew: Male  Search this
John Albion Andrew: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
John Albion Andrew: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
John Albion Andrew: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Yachtsman  Search this
Henry Ward Beecher: Male  Search this
Henry Ward Beecher: Literature\Writer  Search this
Henry Ward Beecher: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy\Pastor  Search this
Henry Ward Beecher: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Abolitionist  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Male  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Politics and Government\US Senator\California  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Politics and Government\Governor\California  Search this
John Charles Frémont: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Major General  Search this
John Brown: Male  Search this
John Brown: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Abolitionist  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Male  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\US Attorney General  Search this
Edwin McMasters Stanton: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of War  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside: Male  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Railroad executive  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside: Politics and Government\US Senator\Rhode Island  Search this
Ambrose Everett Burnside: Politics and Government\Governor\Rhode Island  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.79.95.A
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a21b1d56-0308-450c-816f-6773b91fe191
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.79.95.A

The Plank - Hitting the Nail on the Head

Artist:
Thomas Nast, 27 Sep 1840 - 7 Dec 1902  Search this
Sitter:
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 27 Apr 1822 - 23 Jul 1885  Search this
Medium:
Wood engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 55.6 × 39.8 cm (21 7/8 × 15 11/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1875
Topic:
Imaginary  Search this
Architecture\Building\Capitol  Search this
Equipment\Ladder  Search this
Tool\Hammer  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Newspaper  Search this
Cartoon\Political  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Male  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of War  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Ulysses Simpson Grant: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.78.191
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45f86debf-1ebe-432d-8143-c4bcfaf2903a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.78.191

"The Columbiad" -- Initiation to the Mysteries of Isis

Artist:
Abraham Raimbach, 1776 - 1843  Search this
Copy after:
Robert Smirke, 1752 - 1845  Search this
Publisher:
Fry & Kammerer  Search this
Associated Person:
Joel Barlow, 24 Mar 1754 - 26 Dec 1812  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on India paper
Dimensions:
Image: 20 x 13.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4")
Sheet: 30 x 21.5 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/16")
Type:
Print
Place:
United States\Pennsylvania\Philadelphia\Philadelphia
Date:
1807
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Equipment\Chain  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Torch  Search this
Illustration  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Vulture  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Barlow
Object number:
AD/NPG.79.19.k
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ff990d77-5375-469b-9580-a70bf34529b7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.79.19.k

Raymond Ditmars

Artist:
Edward Jean Steichen, 27 Mar 1879 - 25 Mar 1973  Search this
Sitter:
Raymond Lee Ditmars, 22 Jun 1876 - 12 May 1942  Search this
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 24.2 x 19.6cm (9 1/2 x 7 11/16")
Sheet: 25.3 x 20.3cm (9 15/16 x 8")
Mat: 55.9 x 40.6cm (22 x 16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1932
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Raymond Lee Ditmars: Male  Search this
Raymond Lee Ditmars: Science and Technology\Scientist\Biologist\Zoologist  Search this
Raymond Lee Ditmars: Literature\Writer\Nature writer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2001.83
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Conde Nast
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4db233574-2d39-4051-ac3c-c224e327b3fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2001.83

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Artist:
Richard Amsel, 1947 - 1985  Search this
Sitter:
Harrison Ford, born 13 Jul 1942  Search this
Medium:
Color lithographic poster with halftone
Dimensions:
Sheet: 104 × 69 cm (40 15/16 × 27 3/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1982
Topic:
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Fedora  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Weapon\Whip  Search this
Poster  Search this
Poster\Movie  Search this
Harrison Ford: Male  Search this
Harrison Ford: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Dorian Hannaway
Object number:
NPG.2012.60
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm485c09bbd-6024-40de-8e79-0592e41060ce
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2012.60

Red China

Artist:
Boris Artzybasheff, 1899 - 16 Jul 1965  Search this
Medium:
Opaque paint and marker on Masonite
Dimensions:
65.1cm x 49.8cm (25 5/8" x 19 5/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1963
Topic:
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake\Serpent  Search this
Personal Attribute\Teeth  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC113
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Boris Artzybasheff
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4fc61b50f-89b1-4f85-86ff-5d2259f4f173
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC113

Year of the Snake

Artist:
Jack Davis, 2 Dec 1924 - 27 Jul 2016  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor on board
Dimensions:
73cm x 54.6cm (28 3/4" x 21 1/2"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1977
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Exterior\Cityscape  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC187
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Jack Davis
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b5e90b8d-54f8-4db6-9513-24b94b94ceb6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC187

V.K. Krishna Menon

Artist:
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979  Search this
Sitter:
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon, 1896 - 1974  Search this
Medium:
Tempera, pencil and ink on board
Dimensions:
51.8cm x 38.1cm (20 3/8" x 15"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1962
Topic:
Music\Musical instrument  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon: Male  Search this
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon: Politics and Government\Diplomat  Search this
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon: Politics and Government\Politician  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC582
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Chris Murphy
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Location:
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm494b0f478-0d44-4bee-8e59-e6ee939559aa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC582

Mohammad Achmad Sukarno

Artist:
Bernard Safran, 1924 - 17 Oct 1995  Search this
Sitter:
Mohammad Achmad Sukarno, 1901 - 1970  Search this
Medium:
Tempera on board
Dimensions:
66.7cm x 47.3cm (26 1/4" x 18 5/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1958
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake\Serpent  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Mythical\Dragon  Search this
Mohammad Achmad Sukarno: Male  Search this
Mohammad Achmad Sukarno: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\President  Search this
Mohammad Achmad Sukarno: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Prime Minister  Search this
Mohammad Achmad Sukarno: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Dictator  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC771
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Estate of Bernard Safran
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c92d1ce5-dfa4-4777-ab70-ff1e9aae6c31
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC771

Amazon

Artist:
Braldt Bralds, born 1951  Search this
Medium:
Oil on board
Dimensions:
43.2cm x 33.6cm (17" x 13 1/4"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1982
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Foliage  Search this
Nature & Environment\Water\River  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Monkey  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Parakeet  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Parrot  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.84.TC5
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Braldt Bralds
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d7d264a2-3bcf-40ca-8381-9788212bafaf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.84.TC5

Sex in the 80's

Artist:
Arnold Roth, born 1929  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions:
54.9cm x 44.1cm (21 5/8" x 17 3/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1984
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Exterior\Landscape  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Food\Fruit  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.86.TC58
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Arnold Roth
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c4f083d8-5741-4bfe-af8d-616cf17f5d14
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.86.TC58

Chou En-lai

Artist:
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979  Search this
Sitter:
Chou En-lai, 1898 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
Gouache on board
Dimensions:
42cm x 32cm (16 9/16" x 12 5/8"), Image
Type:
Painting
Date:
1954
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake\Serpent  Search this
Personal Attribute\Teeth  Search this
Chou En-lai: Male  Search this
Chou En-lai: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Premier  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Boris Chaliapin
Object number:
NPG.88.TC13
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Chris Murphy
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4df755b78-defb-4255-8f15-5ed97c78bbb2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.88.TC13

Maxim Litvinov

Artist:
Boris Artzybasheff, 1899 - 16 Jul 1965  Search this
Sitter:
Maxim Litvinov, 1876 - 1951  Search this
Medium:
Gouache and graphite on illustration board
Dimensions:
27.3cm x 24.3cm (10 3/4" x 9 9/16"), Image
Type:
Painting
Date:
1942
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Eagle  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Emblem\Swastika  Search this
Maxim Litvinov: Male  Search this
Maxim Litvinov: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Ambassador  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.88.TC135
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Boris Artzybasheff
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm447cd4b62-bb85-4e82-be76-45e4bf315440
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.88.TC135

Karl Rudolf von Rundstedt

Artist:
Boris Artzybasheff, 1899 - 16 Jul 1965  Search this
Sitter:
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt, 12 Dec 1875 - 24 Feb 1953  Search this
Medium:
Gouache on illustration board
Dimensions:
26.8cm x 24cm (10 9/16" x 9 7/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1944
Topic:
Caricature  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Reptile\Snake  Search this
Nature & Environment\Fire  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Emblem\Swastika  Search this
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt: Male  Search this
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.89.TC15
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Boris Artzybasheff
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Location:
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm455569626-1a92-4ccb-b4db-9f982b3c55fd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.89.TC15

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