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Rutherford B Hayes - head and shoulders

James M. Landy

A studio photographic portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes taken during his lifetime by Cincinnati photographer James M. Landy.

A lifetime studio portrait of Hayes, connected to his political base in Ohio.

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Black-and-white head-and-shoulders studio portrait of a man with combed-back hair, a full beard, and a dark bow tie with a dark suit jacket and white shirt, looking slightly off to the side.
James M. Landy, Rutherford B. Hayes, studio portrait.

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What it is

This is a black-and-white head-and-shoulders studio photograph of Rutherford B. Hayes, made by photographer James M. Landy, who worked in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Why it matters

As a lifetime photographic likeness tied to Hayes's Ohio political base, this portrait reflects the style of formal studio photography used to present political figures to the public in the nineteenth century.

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  • What does Hayes's pose and expression suggest about how he wanted to be seen?
  • Why might a politician from Ohio choose a local photographer for an official-looking portrait?
  • What can and can't a single studio photograph tell us about a person's life and career?

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