John C Calhoun Collection

PVPR2A-00011
John C. Calhoun, US Vice President. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

John C. Calhoun (engraving)
672232 John C. Calhoun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John C. Calhoun. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (McDonnell Bros)

The late J C Calhoun, Esquire (engraving)
1612088 The late J C Calhoun, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late J C Calhoun, Esquire)

John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster (engraving)
2816975 John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster)

John Caldwell Calhoun, c. 1822. Creator: Charles Bird King
John Caldwell Calhoun, c. 1822

John Caldwell Calhoun, c. 1832. Creator: William James Hubard
John Caldwell Calhoun, c. 1832

John C. Calhoun, c. 1845. Creator: George Peter Alexander Healy
John C. Calhoun, c. 1845

John C. Calhoun, c. 1823. Creator: Charles Bird King
John C. Calhoun, c. 1823

Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family ("Stonewall Jackson"), 1866
Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family (" Stonewall Jackson" ), 1866

John C. Calhoun, 1846. Creator: Savinien Edme Dubourjal
John C. Calhoun, 1846

Grave of John C. Calhoun, in front of St. Philips church, Charleston, S. C. USA
Grave of John C. Calhoun, in front of St. Philips church, Charleston, S.C. USA, US, Vintage photography

PVPR2A-00010
John C. Calhoun. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

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John C. Calhoun, a prominent American politician and statesman of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on history. From his early years captured in engravings like PVPR2A-00011 and "The late J C Calhoun, Esquire, " to iconic depictions alongside Henry Clay and Daniel Webster in the engraving titled "John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, " Calhoun's influence was undeniable. Born as John Caldwell Calhoun in the early 1800s, he quickly rose through the ranks of political power. Artists such as Charles Bird King and William James Hubard immortalized him in their works like "John Caldwell Calhoun c. 1822" and "John Caldwell Calhoun c. 1832. " These portraits showcased his strong presence and determination. As time went on, George Peter Alexander Healy painted a portrait of him around 1845 that exuded wisdom and experience. The painting by Savinien Edme Dubourjal from 1846 further emphasized his commanding presence. Calhoun's political career reached its peak during the mid-19th century when he served as Vice President under President John Quincy Adams and later Andrew Jackson. His ideologies often clashed with those of other politicians but were instrumental in shaping American politics at that time. Even after his death in 1850 (1955), John Caldwell Calhoun continued to be remembered for his contributions to American society. His legacy lives on through historical records such as Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson's family portrait from 1866 where Stonewall Jackson is seen holding a book written by Calhoun himself. In summary, John C. Calhoun remains an influential figure whose impact can still be felt today despite living centuries ago. Through various artistic representations throughout history like engravings by renowned artists or photographs taken during different periods of his life, Calhoun's significance as an American politician and statesman endures.