Color lithograph. Sheet measures 15 1/4" x 9 5/8". This 'Man of the Day' portrait features Dr. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, engraved by artist Wallace Hester. The accompanying text, written by Jehu Junior, notes the President's full name, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, and describes him as "strong, clean-minded, and simple". Junior writes that Wilson, "a lawyer, a writer, a College President, a State Governor", is "locally known as an authority on economic and political affairs." He also notes the portrait's likeness to British statesman Joe Chamberlain, suggesting an intentionally choice by the artist. The print is in good condition, with minor dings throughout. Small closed tear to left margin, not affecting the image. Text printed above and below the image. Xerography of text included. The British Vanity Fair (1868--1914), a compendium and often critique of Victorian culture, is best known today for its lithographed caricatures of contemporary figures and issues. Its portrait series pictured and described--with both praise and caricature--prominent Victorian and Edwardian politicians, lawyers, doctors, and similar professionals. These images, as well as other series of portraits, accompanies literary and political articles, cultural reviews, serialized fiction, and other standard weekly magazine features. As the publication grew, it turned increasingly toward gossip as a topic, as reflected in the long-running series of portraits. Seller Inventory # 298954

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Title: Man of the Day, No. 2314. Thomas Woodrow ...

Publisher: Vanity Fair, London

Publication Date: 1913

Illustrator: W. Hester

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