Le Grand Guerry Capers
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; transfer from the Library of Congress
Accession Number
S/NPG.66.6
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Art Historical Context
Created in 1848 by Swiss-born lithographer Charles Fenderich, this print captures Le Grand Guerry Capers, a nineteenth-century American jurist. Fenderich, who worked in the United States, specialized in portrait lithography—a medium that allowed for the affordable reproduction and wide distribution of images of notable figures. The resulting likeness shows Capers in formal attire, complete with overcoat and beard, presenting him as a dignified professional of his era. Lithography was particularly significant during this period for its ability to convey fine detail while reaching broader audie...