Martin Van Buren, Eight President of the United States

New York: N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. cor. Nassau, 1856. Hand coloured lithograph. Image size: 11 3/16 x 9 1/4 inches. This lithograph of Martin Van Buren, depicts the eighth president with a composed expression, capturing the calm authority and political acumen that shaped his time in office.

This lithograph of Martin Van Buren presents a stately portrait of the eighth President of the United States. Van Buren, often referred to as the "Little Magician" for his political skill, is depicted with an air of authority, his expression calm and composed. The print captures Van Buren in a formal seated position, dressed in dark, elegant attire, reflecting (truncated) the stature and dignity he brought to his roles as a senator, vice president, and president. His time in office marked a pivotal period of political realignment, and this portrait conveys the confidence and leadership for which he was known. Currier's lithographs were originally produced for a broad audience, making fine art accessible to the growing middle class in the mid-19th century. Today, they serve as valuable cultural artifacts, offering a window into how Americans of the time revered their leaders. (Inventory #: 41329)