Artist/Maker
Daniel Chester French
(1850 - 1931)
Depicted
William Henry Seward
(American, 1801 – 1872)
William Henry Seward (1801–1872)
1930
Painted plaster
Overall: 28 x 13 1/2 x 13 in. ( 71.1 x 34.3 x 33 cm )
Gift of Mrs. William Penn Cresson (Margaret French)
1953.13
Seward began his law practice in Auburn, New York; this practice, however, was secondary to his interest and activity in politics. He was elected to the state senate in 1830, and was elected governor in 1838 and 1840. He entered the U.S. Senate in 1849 and served two terms. Although defeated by Lincoln as the Republican party's candidate in 1860, he supported Lincoln and after the election was named secretary of state. The original of this bust is in Florida, New York, birthplace of the subject.
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