His Excellency John Adams President of the United States of America
Datec. 1797
Artist
H. H. Houston
(Irish American, active c. 1797)
Engraver
H. H. Houston
(Irish American, active c. 1797)
Subject
John Adams
(American, 1735 - 1826)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; stipple engraving
DimensionsOverall: 14 in. x 9 7/8 in. (35.56 cm x 25.08 cm)
Credit LineGift of Annie Burr Jennings, Vice Regent for Connecticut, 1940
Object numberM-1290
DescriptionThis stipple engraving is a seated portrait print of President John Adams. He is depicted in a neo-classical setting holding a book of law.MarkingsPrinted in ink on the spine of the book in the image: "Laws / Ths".
Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Drawn & Engraved by H. Houston / His Excellency John Adams President / of the United States of America. / Respectfully Dedicated to the Lovers of their Country / and Firm Supporters of its Constitution.".
Printed in ink on the scroll next to the image of the eagle: "E Pluribus Unum".
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February 30, 1812
