Feature Points
- VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1850 Millard Fillmore Presidential Portrait . Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.
- PREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.
- PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
- BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
- MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Created circa 1850, this distinguished portrait depicts Millard Fillmore through F. D'Avignon's masterful interpretation of a daguerreotype by Mathew Brady. Published at D'Avignon's press at 323 Broadway in New York, this work formed part of Brady's ambitious "Gallery of Illustrious Americans" series, which sought to document the nation's prominent figures through the revolutionary medium of photography. The portrait showcases Fillmore in a half-length pose facing left, capturing the thirteenth president during his vice-presidential tenure under Zachary Taylor. D'Avignon's delicate chine collé technique transferred Brady's photographic precision into a refined print, demonstrating the sophisticated collaboration between America's foremost daguerreotypist and one of New York's leading printmakers during this transformative era in American visual documentation.
Fillmore assumed the presidency in July 1850 following Taylor's sudden death, inheriting a nation deeply divided over slavery's expansion into territories acquired from Mexico. His support for the Compromise of 1850, including the controversial Fugitive Slave Act, represented his attempt to preserve national unity through legislative moderation. The portrait captures Fillmore at the threshold of unexpected presidential power, when this self-educated son of New York farmers would become the last Whig Party president, navigating between abolitionists and slaveholders while championing commercial expansion and international trade.
This exceptional portrait stands as a testament to the convergence of artistic innovation and political documentation in antebellum America. The collaboration between Brady and D'Avignon created an enduring visual record of a pivotal transitional figure in American history, making it an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating this unique piece of American presidential history.
