There is the White House Yonder

Art Historical Context

**There is the White House Yonder** (1856), a vibrant lithographic print by the Sarony Lithography Company captures the bold spirit of American politics in the mid-19th century. Produced during John C. Frémont's historic run as the first Republican presidential candidate James Buchanan, the title evokes Frémont's campaign slogan, playfully pointing toward the White House as a symbol of ambition. Frémont, celebrated as "The Pathfinder" for his daring expeditions across the American West—including California, where he played a key role in its statehood—emerges here as a rugged explorer and Union...