Andrew Jackson

Object Details

Exhibition Label

Born in the Waxhaw Settlement, South Carolina

During the War of 1812 (1812–15), Andrew Jackson defeated the Muscogee (Creek) in the Southwest and became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans (1815). This reputation helped him win the 1828 presidential election. Historians debate who “won” the war— the United States or Britain; the latter had depended on Native American alliances, such as those with Tecumseh and his confederacy of Native nations. But they agree that Native Americans, who were dispossessed of their lands, lost the most. Half of the Muscogee territory (most of today’s Alabama) was surrendered to the United States.

Nacido en Waxhaw Settlement, Carolina del Sur

Durante la Guerra de 1812 (1812–15), Andrew Jackson derrotó a los muscogees (creeks) en el suroeste y se convirtió en héroe nacional tras la batalla de Nueva Orleans (1815). Esta fama lo ayudó a ganar la presidencia en 1828. Los historiadores debaten quién “ganó” la guerra, si Estados Unidos o Gran Bretaña, pues esta última se valió de alianzas con pueblos nativos, tales como la confederación de naciones indígenas bajo Tecumseh. Pero todos concuerdan en que los indígenas, desposeídos de sus tierras, fueron quienes más perdieron. La mitad del territorio muscogee (casi toda la actual Alabama) fue entregada a EE.UU.

Provenance

John L. and Ann B. Sanders; gift to NPG 1985

Date

1855

Cast after

Clark Mills, 13 Dec 1810 - 12 Jan 1883

Studio

Cornelius & Baker

Sitter

Andrew Jackson, 15 Mar 1767 - 8 Jun 1845

Topic

Costume\Headgear\Military

Weapon\Sword

Nature & Environment\Animal\Horse

Costume\Dress Accessory\Epaulet

Symbols & Motifs\Star

Andrew Jackson: Male

Andrew Jackson: Law and Crime\Lawyer

Andrew Jackson: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General

Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\Government official\US Senator\Tennessee

Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\Government official\President of US

Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\Government official\US Congressman\Tennessee

Andrew Jackson: Law and Crime\Judge\Justice\State Supreme Court Justice\Tennessee

Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\Government official\Governor\Florida

Andrew Jackson: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal

Portrait

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Exhibition

Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900

On View

NPG, East Gallery 132

Credit Line

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sanders in memory of William Monroe Geer

Data Source

National Portrait Gallery

Object number

NPG.85.8

Type

Sculpture

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Medium

Cast zinc, lead-tin solder, imitation bronze paint (?)

Dimensions

With Mount: 67.3 x 55.9 x 26.7cm (26 1/2 x 22 x 10 1/2")

Without Base: 61 x 53.3 x 19.7cm (24 x 21 x 7 3/4")

Record ID

npg_NPG.85.8

Metadata Usage

CC0

GUID

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