James S. Baillie
Genl. Zachary Taylor

Genl. Zachary Taylor

Public Domain

ArtistAmerican, active 1838–1855
ArtistAmerican, born c. 1815
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Genl. Zachary Taylor
Date1848
PlaceNew York, United States
MediumHand-colored lithograph on wove paper
DimensionsImage: 11 3/8 × 8 1/4 in. (28.9 × 21 cm)
 Sheet: 14 × 10 in. (35.6 × 25.4cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.287
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionZachary Taylor’s exploits in the Mexican-American War brought forth a wide range of patriotic celebrations and commemorations, including prints and popular songs. With popularity greatly bolstered by his victories, Taylor became president of the United States in 1849.
Provenance[Kennedy Galleries, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1958; given to MFAH, 1969.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed below image: GENL.[L superscript with period [.] underneath] ZACHARY TAYLOR. / THE HERO OF BUENA VISTA
Inscribed lower right of image: H. Buoholzer
[no marks]

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