Edward Livingston
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
NPG.76.62
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Edward Livingston** is a compelling c. 1833 drawing James Barton Longacre (1794–1869), capturing the likeness of one of America's most versatile statesmen. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum and credited to the National Portrait Gallery this portrait from the Smithsonian Collection showcases Longacre's skill in preparatory drawings, often used for his renowned engravings. Rendered in a precise, realistic style typical of early 19th American portraiture, it highlights Livingston's dignified features, reflecting the era's emphasis on character and intellect in visual representation....