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UNION, a symbolic commemoration of the Compromise of 1850, to preserve the Union. The work...

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Image title: UNION, a symbolic commemoration of the Compromise of 1850, to preserve the Union. The work is a memorial to 'The Great Triumvirate American' legislators: Henry Clay, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster, who appear prominently in the group. The figures in front row, left to right: Winfield Scott, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, John Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and (holding a shield) President Millard Fillmore. Among the others represented: Thomas Hart Benton, James Buchanan, Stephen Douglas, Sam Houston, and John Fremont. Engraving by Henry S. Sadd, after painting by Tompkins H. Matteson (engraving)
Artist: Matteson, Tompkins Harrison (1813-84) (after) / American
Medium: engraving
Date: 1850 AD (C19th AD)

Image description: UNION, a symbolic commemoration of the Compromise of 1850, to preserve the Union. The work is a memorial to 'The Great Triumvirate American' legislators: Henry Clay, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster, who appear prominently in the group. The figures in front row, left to right: Winfield Scott, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, John Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and (holding a shield) President Millard Fillmore. Among the others represented: Thomas Hart Benton, James Buchanan, Stephen Douglas, Sam Houston, and John Fremont. Engraving by Henry S. Sadd, after painting by Tompkins H. Matteson (BSLOC_2018_5_171)
Photo credit: Everett Collection / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: 19th century / North America / America (continent) / art / USA / government / engraving / history / man / politics / portrait / president / salmon / fish / animal / senate / parliament / senator / one person / Houston / Texas / leader / black and white / seated / standing / flight / print / illustration / democracy / political party / Buchanan James (1791-1868) / politician

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