Zachary Taylor. Circa 1847. By James Maquire. This daguerreotype (half plate) was most likely made in November 1847, when Zachary Taylor returned to a hero’s welcome in New Orleans after the victory in the Mexican-American War. It represents Taylor in his major general’s uniform and is an original portrait from life. This is evident from the daguerreotype’s lateral reversal, or “mirror image,” which causes Taylor’s jacket to appear to button right-over-left rather than left-over-right. Reproduced and widely circulated in the form of engravings and lithographic prints, this image of the ge
Zachary Taylor. Circa 1847. By James Maquire. This daguerreotype (half plate) was most likely made in November 1847, when Zachary Taylor returned to a hero’s welcome in New Orleans after the victory in the Mexican-American War. It represents Taylor in his major general’s uniform and is an original portrait from life. This is evident from the daguerreotype’s lateral reversal, or “mirror image,” which causes Taylor’s jacket to appear to button right-over-left rather than left-over-right. Reproduced and widely circulated in the form of engravings and lithographic prints, this image of the general proved enormously popular. Daguerreotype copies in several formats were also produced.
Size: 3270px × 4059px
Location: United States of America
Photo credit: © PD Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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