John C. Calhoun / Clark Mills

Gallery Label

John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) was one of the most prominent statesmen in the Early Republic and antebellum eras, serving as a congressman and senator from South Carolina, as well as Andrew Jackson’s Vice President. He favored Indian removal, as he believed that American civilization was superior to Native American society.

From the exhibition: After Removal: Rebuilding the Cherokee Nation, August 25, 2017 - January 21, 2018.
Curated by Dr. Duane King & Dr. Natalie Panther, 2017.

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Art Item Information

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Title(s):

John C. Calhoun

Creator(s):

Clark Mills (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

1846

Materials/Techniques:

marble

Classification:

Sculpture

Object Type:

Marble Sculpture

Accession No:

09.1

Previous Number(s):

0926.1; 12510

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 23 1/2in. (59.7cm)
Width: 21 1/4in. (54.0cm)
Depth: 10 1/2in. (26.7cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Clark Mills

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Mills, Clark

Birth Date:

1810

Death Date:

1883

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American sculptor, 1810-1883

Gender:

male

Events:

active (professional function)

Note:

Comment on works: sculptor

Tags and Search Terms

Tags:

busts, marble, men, politicians, robes, Senators, white (color)

Cite this Page

Mills, Clark. John C. Calhoun. 09.1. 1846. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/091 (02/15/2017).

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