Smithsonian Institution Archive Collection

Portrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s

Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891

Portrait of Robert Kennicott (1835-1866), Before 1866. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Robert Kennicott (1835-1866), Before 1866

Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of William Buel Franklin (1823-1903), Before 1876. Creator: Isaac White
Portrait of William Buel Franklin (1823-1903), Before 1876

Portrait of Rev. John Randolph Paxton (1843-1923), 1883. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Rev. John Randolph Paxton (1843-1923), 1883

Portrait of John Torrey (1796-1873), Before 1873. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Torrey (1796-1873), Before 1873

Portrait of General Montgomery C. Meigs (1816-1892), Before 1892. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of General Montgomery C. Meigs (1816-1892), Before 1892. In uniform

Portrait of Henry Ulke (1821-1910), Circa 1860s / 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Ulke (1821-1910), Circa 1860s/1870s

Portrait of Thomas Miles, Before 1876. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thomas Miles, Before 1876

Portrait of Luke Potter Poland (1815-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Luke Potter Poland (1815-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), Before 1889. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), Before 1889

Portrait of Walter Lenox (1817-1874), Before 1874. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Walter Lenox (1817-1874), Before 1874

Portrait of Pierre Louis Jouy (1856-1894), March 1881. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Pierre Louis Jouy (1856-1894), March 1881

Portrait of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), Before 1875

Portrait of George Washington McCrary (1835-1890), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of George Washington McCrary (1835-1890), Before 1875

Portrait of Dr. R. B. Hitz, Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. R.B. Hitz, Circa 1860s

Portrait of Dr. Jackson, Before 1900. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. Jackson, Before 1900

Portrait of Edwin McMasters Stanton (1814-1869), Before 1869. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edwin McMasters Stanton (1814-1869), Before 1869. Engraving

Portrait of Dr. G. Demailque, Before 1876. Creator: LH Zeyen
Portrait of Dr. G. Demailque, Before 1876

Portrait of Caroline Henry (1839-1920) and Mary Anna Henry (1834-1903), Circa 1860s. Daughters of Secretary Joseph Henry

Portrait of Henry James Hungerford (circa 1808-1835), Undated (photographed 1880s). Silhouette portrait of Henry James Hungerford (also known as Henry James Dickinson and Baron Henri de la Batut)

Portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), Before 1891. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), Before 1891. In uniform

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Carl W. Schuerman (1850-?), 1884. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Carl W. Schuerman (1850-?), 1884

Portrait of Seth Green (1817-1888), 1886. Creator: Samuel D Wardlaw
Portrait of Seth Green (1817-1888), 1886

Portrait of Henry Joseph Horan (1838-1896), Before 1896. Creator: Frank J Walsh
Portrait of Henry Joseph Horan (1838-1896), Before 1896

Portrait of Franciscus Cornelius Donders (1818-1889), July 1, 1884

Portrait of Dr. John Maynard Woodworth (1837-1879), Before 1879. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. John Maynard Woodworth (1837-1879), Before 1879

Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), January 4, 1870. Creator: Upson & Simson
Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), January 4, 1870

Portrait of Joseph Janvier Woodward (1833-1884), December 1880. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joseph Janvier Woodward (1833-1884), December 1880

Portrait of Charles Anthony Schott (1826-1901), Before 1901. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Anthony Schott (1826-1901), Before 1901

Portrait of Richard Wallach (1816-1881), Before 1881. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Richard Wallach (1816-1881), Before 1881

Portrait of William Beverley Randolph (1790-1868), Before 1868. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William Beverley Randolph (1790-1868), Before 1868

Portrait of Charles Doolittle Walcott (1850-1927), 1877. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Doolittle Walcott (1850-1927), 1877. At age 27

Portrait of Dr. Charles Mayer Wetherill (1825-1871), 1864

Portrait of Philip Reese Uhler (1835-1913), Circa 1860s. Creator: Thomas P Varley
Portrait of Philip Reese Uhler (1835-1913), Circa 1860s

Portrait of Arthur Williams Wright (1836-1915), Before 1900. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Arthur Williams Wright (1836-1915), Before 1900

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Wade (1800-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Wade (1800-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885

Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875

Portrait of Louis Francois de Pourtales (1824-1880), Before 1880. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Louis Francois de Pourtales (1824-1880), Before 1880

Portrait of John Strong Newberry (1822-1892), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Strong Newberry (1822-1892), Before 1887

Portrait of Edward McPherson (1830-1895), Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edward McPherson (1830-1895), Circa 1860s

Portrait of William Williams Mather (1804-1859), Before 1859. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William Williams Mather (1804-1859), Before 1859

Group Portrait of Megatherium Club, Circa 1862-1863. Creator: Unknown
Group Portrait of Megatherium Club, Circa 1862-1863. These four young naturalists lived in the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle

Portrait of Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar (1816-1895), Before 1895. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar (1816-1895), Before 1895

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878 (received 1882). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878 (received 1882)

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The Smithsonian Institution Archive is a treasure trove of historical portraits, capturing the essence and legacy of remarkable individuals. Take a journey through time as we delve into the lives of these influential figures. One captivating portrait showcases Charles Ashmead Schaeffer, an enigmatic man from the 1870s. The talented photographers Purdy & Frear expertly captured his essence, leaving us intrigued by his story. Another striking image transports us to a time before 1891 when Charles Devens graced this world. Samuel Montague Fassett's artistry immortalizes him in a portrait that exudes dignity and wisdom. Robert Kennicott's portrait takes us even further back, to a period preceding 1866. Though created by an unknown artist, it beautifully depicts Kennicott's spirit and passion for exploration. Charles Rau's image offers another glimpse into history before 1887. This mysterious creator captures Rau in all his glory, leaving us yearning to know more about this intriguing individual. William Buel Franklin's portrait hails from before 1876 and was skillfully crafted by Isaac White. It portrays Franklin with an air of authority befitting his esteemed position. Rev. John Randolph Paxton comes alive in an exquisite photograph taken in 1883 by an unknown photographer. His gentle yet determined expression hints at the depth of character within him. John Torrey's likeness predates 1873 but remains timeless thanks to its unknown creator who masterfully captured Torrey’s intellectual prowess and botanical expertise. General Montgomery C. Meigs' portrait evokes admiration for this great man who lived until 1892 but whose creator remains anonymous today—a testament to Meigs' enduring impact on history. Henry Ulke’s enigmatic gaze captivates viewers as they ponder over this unidentified artist’s work from the mid-1800s or early-1870s—leaving behind only questions and intrigue.