Ulysses S. Grant
This oil on canvas painting of Ulysses S. Grant was done by Henry Ulke. Ulke emigrated from Prussia following the Revolution of 1848 and painted portraits of presidents, cabinet members, and other notable people. Prior to his presidency, Grant was a Civil War military leader who became Commanding General of the United States in March of 1864. He served as president from March 4, 1869 until March 4, 1877.
- Artist
- Henry Ulke
- Date of Work
- 1875
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association