Bronze
Statue
of
General Andrew Jackson
Southern historical artist Judy L. Kirchner, Nashville, TN, hand colored the original B.G. Smith, Jr. lithograph print of sculptor Clark Mills' equestrian statue. There are three identical statues: State Capitol, Nashville, Davidson County, TN; Jackson Square, French Quarters, New Orleans, LA; and next to the White House, Washington, D.C. Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Three bronze statues of Andrew Jackson were cast between 1853 and 1880. It was unique in the fact that sculptor Artist Clark Mills designed the statue with only the two rear legs of the horse supporting the statue. It rivaled the beautiful European equestrian statues. One is next to the State Capitol in Nashville, TN, one in Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA, and the other in Washington, D.C.
The Jackson equestrian statue in Washington, D.C., was dedicated on January 8, 1853, and is located behind the White House. Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and is so honored by the statue in the capital.
The equestrian statue in New Orleans was dedicated on February 9, 1856, and is located in Jackson Square, the hub of the French Quarters. Jackson is the famous hero of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 who overwhelming defeated a superior British force.
The equestrian statue in Nashville is located on the east side of the Tennessee State Capitol. It was unveiled on May 20, 1880, as a part of Nashville's centennial celebration. The statue was a gift to the state by the Tennessee Historical Society.
The print was an original black and white antebellum lithograph by B.F. Smith, Jr. Judy Kirchner hand colored the print to bring it to life. There are 1000 signed and numbered and 2000 signed only prints of Judy Kirchner's Bronze Statue of Andrew Jackson.
PRINT EDITION INFORMATION
Signed & Numbered Print: 11" x 17" .................$12
© Kirchner Prints
P.O. Box 2224,
Brentwood, TN 37024-2224 - Phone (615) 376-8144
Kirchner Prints was established in 1976.