John Van Buren
Artist
Charles DeForest Fredricks
(American, 1823-1894)
CultureAmerican
Date1860s-1870s
MediumAlbumen
DimensionsOverall, Support: 4 1/16 x 2 7/16 in. (10.3 x 6.2 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (8.9 x 5.4 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (8.9 x 5.4 cm)
InscribedLogo printed on reverse: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co., / `Specialité,' / 587 Broadway. New York.". Handwritten in ink on mount below image: "John Van Buren".
Credit LineMuseum purchase and gift of Reid Diggs, Jr.
Object number90.122
Not on view
DescriptionThis albumen carte de visite is a three-quarter-length standing portrait of John Van Buren. It is from the studio of Charles DeForest Fredericks (American, 1823-1894). The mount is rectangular with the face of the card bordered by double gilt lines. Mr. Van Buren is standing facing proper right; his right hand rests on a pedestal on which is placed a hat. His left thumb is hooked into his coat pocket. He is wearing a long frock coat.
