Compositie van portretten van 17 Amerikaanse presidenten, van George Washington tot en met Andrew Johnson (1789-1869) c. 1865 - 1869

"Compositie van portretten van 17 Amerikaanse presidenten, van George Washington tot en met Andrew Johnson (1789-1869)" is an anonymous photographic work from the 1860s. The work depicts portraits of all 17 American presidents from George Washington to Andrew Johnson. The portraits are arranged in a circular pattern, with the first president, George Washington, in the center. The work is likely a popular print for the American public during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. The work would have been particularly relevant in the 1860s, as it documented a pivotal time in the country’s history. The work is small in size, only 88 mm high and 58 mm wide. It is a testament to the photographic and printmaking techniques of the period, allowing for accessible and widespread distribution of important historical images. The work is a visual representation of the lineage of leadership in American history and provides a glimpse into the country's early history.