John Henry Bufford

American, 1810 - 1870

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The image depicts a man from the waist up. He is sitting upright and facing forward with a serious expression. The man has prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a stern mouth. His dark hair is slicked back. He wears formal clothing - a dark coat, a white shirt with a high stiff collar, and a dark cravat. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain, with an oval border around the portrait. The entire image has a sepia tone. The inscription at the bottom identifies him as Hon. John Bell and notes his candidacy for the presidency in 1860.
Joseph E. Baker, John Henry Bufford, Honorable John Bell, 1860, lithograph in black on wove paper mounted to gilded wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3569

Honorable John Bell

Joseph E. Baker, John Henry Bufford · 1860 · lithograph in black on wove paper mounted to gilded wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3569