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circa 1830-1870

Forrest, J.B. (John B.), 1814-1870

Engraving

Title: Thomas Macdonough, U.S.N.

One engraving of Thomas Macdonough. Engraved by J.B. Forrest from an original by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2076

circa 1837

Forrest, J.B. (John B.), 1814-1870

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Charles Brockden Brown

One engraving of Charles Brockden Brown dated circa 1837. Half portrait of Brown based on the painting by William Dunlap.

GLC08878.2064

circa 1810-1870

Forrest, J.B. (John B.), 1814-1870

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Thomas Jefferson]

One print of President Thomas Jefferson engraved by J.B. Forrest from an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.

GLC08878.1192

circa 1813

Forrest, J.B. (John B.), 1814-1870

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Oliver Hazard Perry

One engraving Oliver Hazard Perry dated circa 1813. Standing portrait Perry with his arm wrapped in a flag and ships sails behind him. Based on a painting by John Wesley Jarvis.

GLC08878.0517

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